Synonyms for

Reliant

Verb / rɪˈlaɪʌnt / / ri:ˈlaɪʌnt / Another word for reliant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Needing someone or something in order to survive or function properly.

Synonyms & similar words

dependent needy reliance trust confidence faith reliability dependence responsibility reliableness trustworthiness dependency trustiness believe belief

Synonyms by register

Formal

dependent subservient subject controlled

Informal

hooked addicted tied to counting on

Literary

beholden bound enslaved

Antonyms

independent self-sufficient autonomous unfettered free uncontrolled unassisted

Common collocations

  • heavily reliant
  • fully reliant
  • reliant on
  • reliant upon
  • less reliant
  • more reliant
  • financially reliant
  • emotionally reliant

Word family

noun reliance
adjective reliant
adverb relianly

Usage note

Often followed by 'on' or 'upon'. 'Reliant' is an adjective, so it describes a noun or pronoun. Be careful not to confuse it with the noun 'reliance'.

Example sentences

  1. The baby is reliant on his mother for food and care.
  2. She is reliant on her car to get to work.
  3. The company was reliant on government funding to survive.
  4. He is becoming too reliant on technology.
  5. The team was reliant on their star player to win the game.

Quotes

  • I am reliant on my glasses to see clearly.
  • We are reliant on technology for so many things.
  • The success of the business is reliant on the hard work of its employees.

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