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self-directed Meaning & Definition

What Does Self-Directed Mean?

Self-Directed is an adjective that means Directed, independently by oneself without external control or constraint; directed for oneself. It can also mean Directed at oneself.

Self-Directed at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Synonymsautonomous, independent and self-reliant
Comparative / superlativemore self-directed, most self-directed

Self-Directed Definition (Adjective)

  1. Directed, independently by oneself without external control or constraint; directed for oneself.
  2. Directed at oneself.

Synonyms of Self-Directed

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Word Forms & Grammar

self-directed (comparative more self-directed, superlative most self-directed)

Words That Rhyme With Self-Directed

Origin of Self-Directed

From self- + directed.

Common Questions About Self-Directed

What part of speech is self-directed?

Self-directed is an adjective.

What is another word for self-directed?

Words with a similar meaning to self-directed include autonomous, independent and self-reliant. See the full list of self-directed synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of self-directed?

The comparative form is more self-directed and the superlative form is most self-directed.

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