reliance Antonyms

Meaning of reliance

Wordnet

reliance (n)

certainty based on past experience

the state of relying on something

Webster

reliance (n.)

The act of relying, or the condition or quality of being reliant; dependence; confidence; trust; repose of mind upon what is deemed sufficient support or authority.

Anything on which to rely; dependence; ground of trust; as, the boat was a poor reliance.

FAQs About the word reliance

certainty based on past experience, the state of relying on somethingThe act of relying, or the condition or quality of being reliant; dependence; confidence; t

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self-reliance, independency, self-sufficiency, self-support, self-sufficiency, independence, self-reliance, self-support, independency,independence

The company's heavy reliance on imported materials made it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.

The student's excessive reliance on notes during the exam hindered their comprehension.

The patient developed a dependence on prescription medication, resulting in a reliance that hindered their daily functioning.

The team's success relied heavily on the collective experience and expertise of its members.