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Originally Posted by YuriTokoro
Hi. Columbine.
I see.
Then, how about “self-dependence”?
What do you think?
You might think “freelancing” implies self-dependence and flexibility, but these people only have instability. They can earn little.
Thank you!
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No, I wouldn't ever use self-dependent. The 'in' in 'independent' means 'self' in this context. 'Dependent' almost always refers to something ~other~ than yourself, so 'self-dependent' is confusing. If you want to say someone can rely on them-self and they don't need anyone or anything else, we use 'self-sufficient'.
E.G. ; He never consulted anyone else at work; he was totally self-sufficient.
The farm was fully self-sufficient. It could produce everything it needed, even it's own electricity and water.
My grandmother has recovered well from her stroke; she's now becoming more self-sufficient.
Is that ok?
EDIT: Oh, I didn't see some of the other posts. You could certainly also use 'self-reliant' as a synonym for 'self-sufficient' and 'independent'.
Use whichever you prefer, Yuri.