Antonyms for self-sustaining

Grammar : Adj

Spell : self-suh-stey-ning, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf səˈsteɪ nɪŋ, ˌsɛlf-

Definition of self-sustaining

Origin : 1806, from self- + present participle of sustain (v.).

As in profitable : adj advantageous; money-making
As in self-reliant : adj independent
As in self-sufficient : adj able to take care of oneself
As in closed : adj exclusive, independent

Example sentences :

Now Belgium is not, as America is, self-sustaining as to food.
Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg

Self-sustaining cyclic reaction, like the Bethe solar-phoenix.
Extract from : « The Cosmic Computer » by Henry Beam Piper

It was not only vast in extent, but permanent and self-sustaining in character.
Extract from : « Nero » by Jacob Abbott

You know why I wish to make her independent and self-sustaining.
Extract from : « Hester's Counterpart » by Jean K. Baird

Consolidated and mobilized the Empire is self-sustaining and invincible.
Extract from : « The Red Watch » by J. A. Currie

It lacks too much: it is not self-existent, and self-sustaining.
Extract from : « Ripeness is All » by Jesse Roarke

A flame is not an organism because it is not self-sustaining.
Extract from : « Natural Philosophy » by Wilhelm Ostwald

To be self-respecting, he must endeavor to be self-sustaining.
Extract from : « The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) » by Robert G. Ingersoll

The immense dome-roof is a lattice-work construction and is self-sustaining.
Extract from : « The House of the Lord » by James E. Talmage

And indeed his words and their import are most rational and self-sustaining.
Extract from : « The Doctor's Daughter » by "Vera"

Synonyms for self-sustaining

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