Autonomous

usgb/ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/
adjective

The ability to make decisions and act independently, without needing to ask others.

As a teenager, she became more autonomous and wanted to make her own decisions.
Visual representation of "autonomous" - The ability to make decisions and act independently, without needing to ask others.

Often appears as...

  • autonomous decision-making
  • autononous leadership
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Personal Growth

Indicates increased self-reliance and less dependence on others.

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Moving out for college, she embraced her autonomous lifestyle.
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Responsibility

Implies personal accountability for one's actions and choices.

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He took an autonomous decision to change his career path.
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