reliant

Definitions

Dependent on someone or something for support, help, or supply.

Trusting in or having confidence in the reliability of someone or something.

Examples

The local economy is heavily reliant on the tourism industry during the summer months.

Modern society has become increasingly reliant on digital technology for daily communication.

Synonyms

dependent trusting contingent subject to relying on

Antonyms

independent self-reliant autonomous self-sufficient unconditional