Definition for Self-reliance:

• Reliance on one's own powers or judgment; self- trust.

Synonyms for Self-reliance:

• n.

  •
  • dependence.
  •assurance (noun)
  • aggressiveness,
  • certainty,
  • sureness,
  • bravery,
  • security,
  • surety,
  • effrontery,
  • firmness,
  • audacity,
  • presumption,
  • aplomb,
  • poise,
  • self-confidence,
  • boldness,
  • conviction,
  • nerve,
  • temerity,
  • coolness,
  • trust,
  • assuredness,
  • faith,
  • certitude,
  • positiveness,
  • arrogance.
  •autonomy (noun)
  • autonomy.
  •confidence (noun)
  • grit,
  • tenacity,
  • brashness,
  • mettle,
  • elan,
  • spirit,
  • hardihood,
  • reliance,
  • cool,
  • self-possession,
  • resolution,
  • spunk,
  • heart,
  • morale,
  • fortitude,
  • daring,
  • resoluteness,
  • backbone,
  • intrepidity,
  • dash.
  •enterprise (noun)
  • alertness,
  • eagerness,
  • readiness,
  • force,
  • get-up-and-go,
  • adventurousness,
  • ambition,
  • venturesomeness,
  • vigor,
  • inventiveness,
  • enthusiasm,
  • resource,
  • activity,
  • drive,
  • gumption,
  • push,
  • foresight,
  • zeal,
  • hustle.
  •self-determination (noun)
  • self-determination.
  •self-direction (noun)
  • self-direction.
  •self-reliance (noun)
  • self-sufficiency,
  • sovereignty,
  • autarchy,
  • self-government,
  • license,
  • qualification,
  • separation,
  • ability,
  • aptitude,
  • home rule,
  • self-rule.
  •self-sufficiency (noun)
  • self-sustenance,
  • self-support.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • courage.
  •
  • manhood,
  • Self Determination,
  • determination,
  • pride.
  •security
  • self-assurance.

Paraphrases for Self-reliance:

• Equivalence

  • Adjective
    self-sufficiency.
  • Proper noun, singular
    self-sufficiency.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    self-sufficiency.
  • Verb, base form
    self-sufficiency.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    self-rule, self-sustainment, self-sustaining, self-care, self-determined, self-sustained, self-employed, self-directed, empower.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    self-rule, self-sustainment, self-sustaining, self-administration, self-management, self-care, subsistence, self-employment, sustainability.
  • Verb, base form
    empower.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    self-sufficient, self-support, self-government, self-contained, Self-dependent, self-governance, autonomy.
  • Proper noun, singular
    self-government, self, self-governance, autonomy.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    self-sustainability, self-support, selfsufficiency, self-improvement, self-empowerment, reliance, self-government, self-contained, self, self-governance, autonomy.
  • Verb, base form
    self-government, self, self-governance, autonomy.

Antonyms for Self-reliance:

• n.

  • Other antonyms:
    hesitancy, distrust, shyness, dismay, bashfulness, timidity, consternation, confusion, doubt, misgiving.