Antonyms of adj reliant

1 sense of reliant

Sense 1
reliant -- (relying on another for support; "dependent on Middle Eastern oil")

INDIRECT (VIA dependent) -> independent -- (free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism")

Similarity of adj reliant

1 sense of reliant

Sense 1
reliant -- (relying on another for support; "dependent on Middle Eastern oil")
       => dependent (vs. independent) -- (relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture")