self-reliance
nounUK /ˌself rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
US /ˌself rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
Self-reliance means doing things by yourself without needing help from others.
Learning to tie your shoes is a good step toward self-reliance.
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2. The ability to make decisions and act on your own judgment.
Her self-reliance helped her choose the right path when no one else could decide for her.
3. Trusting your own abilities and strengths rather than depending on others.
His self-reliance grew after he fixed his bike all by himself.
4. A way of living where you take care of your own needs.
The family practiced self-reliance by growing their own vegetables.