Antonyms of adj self-directed

1 sense of self-directed

Sense 1
autonomous, self-directed, self-reliant -- ((of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment)

INDIRECT (VIA independent) -> dependent -- (relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture")

Similarity of adj self-directed

1 sense of self-directed

Sense 1
autonomous, self-directed, self-reliant -- ((of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment)
       => independent (vs. dependent) -- (free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism")