self-sufficient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support.
  2. Overconfident in one's own abilities; arrogant.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-self-sufficient.wav

Word forms

self-sufficient more self-sufficient most self-sufficient

Etymology

From self- + sufficient, a calque of Ancient Greek αὐτάρκης (autárkēs).

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