self-reliance

Definitions

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

The capacity to depend on oneself to achieve goals and manage personal affairs.

Examples

The survival training program is designed to foster a sense of self-reliance in all participants.

Her journey toward self-reliance began the moment she decided to start her own business.

Living in such a remote area requires a great deal of self-reliance and practical skill.

Synonyms

independence autonomy self-sufficiency self-dependence self-direction initiative resourcefulness

Antonyms

dependence reliance helplessness subservience interdependence subordination parasitism