Synonyms for Independent
Top synonyms for “independent”: autonomous, fencesitter, free lance, free-lance, freelance, freelancer, main(a), mugwump, and 32 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
- (noun)a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
- (adjective)free from external control and constraint“an independent mind”
- (adjective)(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence“the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb”
- (adjective)not controlled by a party or interest group
- (adjective)(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces“an autonomous judiciary”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Independent
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "independent"?
Common synonyms for "independent" include autonomous, fencesitter, free lance, free-lance, freelance, freelancer. Our thesaurus lists 40 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "independent"?
Antonyms for "independent" include dependent. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "independent" mean?
a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
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