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self-reliant
[/ˌself.rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/]
adjective
autossuficiente
1.
Capable of providing for oneself without depending on others; independent
She is a self-reliant person who prefers to solve her own problems.
Ela é uma pessoa autossuficiente que prefere resolver seus próprios problemas.
2.
Having confidence in one's own abilities and resources
The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from scratch.
A empresária autossuficiente construiu seu negócio do zero.
NYC Slang
self-made; independent type
Synonyms
independent
autonomous
self-sufficient
self-supporting
capable
Antonyms
dependent
reliant
helpless
needy
dependent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
autossuficiente
Most commonly used term across Brazil
Brazil
independente
Alternative commonly used in informal contexts
Portugal
autossuficiente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
autoconfiante
Used when emphasizing confidence aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand on one's own two feet
pull oneself up by one's bootstraps
be one's own boss
take care of oneself
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