SELF-SUFFICIENT Antonyms
self-sufficiency
Best Opposite Words For SELF-SUFFICIENT
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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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 | ||||||
