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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /
ADJECTIVE
liberated, free
Synonyms
STRONGEST
autonomous nonpartisan self-reliant self-sufficient separate sovereign
STRONG
absolute
WEAK
autarchic autarchical freewheeling individualistic nonaligned on one's own self-contained self-determining self-governing self-ruling self-supporting separated unaided unallied unconnected unconstrained uncontrolled unregimented
Antonyms
WEAK
dependent subordinate subservient

Example Sentences

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“She isn’t used to making independent decisions anymore,” Jessica said of her manager.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

An independent analysis found the authority had improved or had seen no significant performance change in 21 out of 24 areas since reducing staff hours.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Those were the last independent audits of the three companies’ wildfire spending.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Tucker’s other innovations included a padded dashboard for safety, four-wheel independent suspension and a cyclops-like center headlight that rotated with the steering wheel to improve visibility around corners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

My head swells when Mom tells Oma I am capable, independent.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari