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self-sufficient
[self-suh-fish-uhnt, self-]
adjective
able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance.
The nation grows enough grain to be self-sufficient.
having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc..
He was self-sufficient, and always reminded you of it.
self-sufficient
adjective
able to provide for or support oneself without the help of others
Other 51Թ Forms
- self-sufficiency noun
- self-sufficiently adverb
- unself-sufficiency noun
- unself-sufficient adjective
- unself-sufficiently adverb
- ˌ-ܴˈھԳٱ adverb
- ˌ-ܴˈھԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of self-sufficient1
Example Sentences
"We have to do everything we can to try to start thinking about being more self-sufficient."
The service is 80% self-sufficient with its funding but its director of operations James Deakin said more needed to be done to fund services helping people with their recovery.
What you will need to be self-sufficient will vary, and there are many great lists to guide you in what gear to bring, but I’ll run through the absolute necessities.
She previously told the BBC she was concerned about welfare spending and hoped Trump would push Americans to be more self-sufficient.
"We are working and will continue to work to become more self-sufficient, but… this trade war will mean higher prices for all of us," she said in a recent statement.
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