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Meaning of reliant
Having or showing dependence on someone or something for support, help, or guidance.
Etymology of reliant
The word "reliant" originates from the Old French word "relier," which means "to connect or bind," and the Latin word "religare," which means "to bind or tie"
Historically, the word "reliant" has been used to describe a person or thing that is dependent on someone or something for support, help, or guidance, and has connotations of trust, confidence, and faithfulness.
Synonyms
dependent
trusting
faithful
loyal
devoted
dedicated
committed
obedient
dutiful
submissive
compliant
acquiescent
amenable
susceptible
responsive
receptive
confident
hopeful
expectant
reliant
trusting
assured
secure
certain
sure
hopeful
optimistic
positive
sanguine
confident
assured
dependent
addicted
habituated
accustomed
wedded
devoted
sworn
pledged
vowed
given
disposed
inclined
prone
subject
vulnerable
susceptible
sensitive
impressionable
suggestible
receptive
responsive
reactive
amendable
flexible
pliable
pliant
tractable
docile
obedient
compliant
Obedient
yielding
submissive
deferential
respectful
regardful
considerate
mindful
attentive
aware
vigilant
watchful
observant
heedful
careful
cautious
circumspect
wary
chary
apprehensive
anxious
fearful
afraid
nervous
tense
on edge
high-strung
jittery
jumpy
excitable
skittish
spooky
timorous
craven
cowardly
fearful
recreant
fainthearted
chicken
yellow
spineless
gutless
weak
feeble
frail
fragile
breakable
shatterable
splinterable
crushable
frangible
brittle
weakling
delicate
dainty
lacy
gossamery
filmy
diaphanous
gauzy
transparent
translucent
sheer
thin
slender
slim
slight
tenuous
rare
uncommon
unusual
scarce
infrequent
sporadic
periodic
occasional
ephemeral
transitory
transient
temporary
impermanent
fugacious
fleeting
momentary
brief
short-lived
short-term
limited
restricted
confined
localized
narrow
circumscribed
constricted
straitened
pinched
compressed
compact
dense
heavy
thick
solid
substantial
material
physical
tangible
corporeal
bodily
fleshly
carnal
sensual
animal
brutish
savage
ferine
feral
wild
untamed
unbroken
unbridled
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unchecked
uncurbed
ungoverned
unregulated
unmanaged
unsupervised
unmonitored
unwatched
unguarded
unprotected
undefended
unshielded
uncovered
exposed
open
vulnerable
susceptible
sensitive
impressionable
suggestible
receptive
responsive
reactive.
Definitions
- Having a strong or unshakeable belief in someone or something
- Depending on someone or something for support, help, or guidance
- Having trust or confidence in someone or something
Usage Examples
- The company is reliant on its main supplier for raw materials.
- She is reliant on her husband for financial support.
- The team is reliant on their star player to win the game.
- The country is reliant on foreign aid to support its economy.
- The patient is reliant on medication to manage their condition.
Antonyms
independent
self-sufficient
self-reliant
autonomous
sovereign
free
unencumbered
unrestricted
unconfined
unregulated
unmanaged
unsupervised
unmonitored
unwatched
unguarded
unprotected
undefended
unshielded
uncovered
exposed
open
invulnerable
insusceptible
insensitive
unimpressionable
unsuggestible
unresponsive
unreactive
indifferent
unconcerned
detached
aloof
distant
remote
unconnected
unrelated
unassociated
separate
distinct
different
unrelated
unaffiliated
nondependent
self-supporting
self-sustaining
self-contained
closed
isolated
insulated
shielded
protected
defended
covered
hidden
concealed
obscure
opaque
impenetrable
impassable
impervious
inviolable
secure
safe
stable
firm
solid
strong
sturdy
robust
resilient
hardy
vigorous
potent
powerful
dominant
controlling
commanding
governing
ruling
directing
guiding
leading
managing
supervising
monitoring
watching
guarding
protecting
defending