self-suf|fi|cient

self-suf|fi|cient
self-suf|fi|cient «SEHLF suh FIHSH uhnt», adjective.
1. asking or needing no help; independent: »

a grave and self-sufficient child.

2. having too much confidence in one's own resources, powers, or the like; conceited.

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