If you are self-reliant , you are able to do things and make decisions by yourself, without needing other people to help you.
She is intelligent and self-reliant, speaking her mind and not suffering fools gladly.
= independent
ADJ
If you are self-reliant , you are able to do things and make decisions by yourself, without needing other people to help you.
She is intelligent and self-reliant, speaking her mind and not suffering fools gladly.
= independent
ADJ
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006