reliance on others

Definitions

The state of depending on other people for support, assistance, or guidance.

A condition of needing the help or resources of others to function or achieve a goal.

Examples

His excessive reliance on others often prevented him from developing the confidence to solve problems independently.

The project's success was hindered by a heavy reliance on others to complete tasks that were originally assigned to the core team.

Synonyms

dependence on others need for support interdependence relying on external help codependency

Antonyms

self-reliance independence autonomy self-sufficiency standing on one's own