Self-directed
Self-directed adjective - (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment.
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Synonyms for Self-directed
Self-oriented and self-directed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-oriented" instead an adjective phrase "Self-directed".
Self-oriented
Self-oriented adjective - Overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests.
Usage example: trying to sell the virtues of carpooling and public transportation to traditionally self-oriented commuters
Self-directed and self-oriented are semantically related. You can use "Self-directed" instead an adjective phrase "Self-oriented".
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Related pairs
- selfish and self-directed
- selfish and self-oriented
- egotistic and self-directed
- egotistic and self-oriented
- narcissistic and self-directed
- narcissistic and self-oriented
- egocentric and self-directed
- egocentric and self-oriented
- egoistic and self-directed
- egoistic and self-oriented
- self-absorbed and self-directed
- self-absorbed and self-oriented
- self-serving and self-directed
- self-serving and self-oriented
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