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SELF-SUFFICIENT Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word self-sufficient. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For SELF-SUFFICIENT

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dependent
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

• (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

noun

• a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

adjective satellite

• contingent on something else

• held from above and hanging down

• being under the power or sovereignty of another or others

• addicted to a drug

helpless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking in or deprived of strength or power

• unable to function; without help

• unable to manage independently

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

incapable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for

adjective satellite

• not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')

• not meeting requirements

incomplete
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not complete or total; not completed

adjective satellite

• not yet finished

needy
adjectiveadj
noun

• needy people collectively

adjective satellite

• poor enough to need help from others

• demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

reliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relying on another for support

submissive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

adjective satellite

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

Alternatives for DEPENDENT

Alternatives for HELPLESS

Alternatives for INADEQUATE

Alternatives for INCAPABLE

Alternatives for INCOMPLETE

Alternatives for NEEDY

Alternatives for RELIANT

Alternatives for SUBMISSIVE

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