Reliant
Old car brand
Reliant means depending on something or someone for support, function, or survival.
A company reliant on a single client is vulnerable.
Someone reliant on medication needs it regularly.
The word usually appears with *on* or *upon*: She became increasingly reliant on her assistant.
Self-reliant describes independence—not needing outside help.
Requiring outside support
- trustingInclined to believe others
- counting onTrusting to come through
- leaningTendency toward something
- needingLacking what's essential
supported · contingent · beholden · anchored · tethered · sustained · propped · backed
Unable to act independently
- powerlessLacking strength or authority
- exposedOut in open
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- defenselessWithout means to resist
fragile · precarious · insecure · weak · unprotected · needy · constrained · limited
Consistently loyal and true
- confidentSure of oneself
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- believingAccepting as true
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
expectant · secure · comfortable · certain · convinced · optimistic · reassured · steadfast
English port city
- ChryslerAmerican automobile manufacturer
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- compactTightly packed together
- AriesFirst zodiac sign
1980s · American · economy car · Dodge · hatchback · transmission · fuel-efficient · commuter
dependent
Requiring outside support
- trustingInclined to believe others
- counting onTrusting to come through
- leaningTendency toward something
needing · supported · contingent · beholden · anchored · tethered · sustained · propped · backed · conditional
helpless
Unable to act independently
- powerlessLacking strength or authority
- exposedOut in open
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
defenseless · fragile · precarious · insecure · weak · unprotected · needy · constrained · limited · captive
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
hopeful · expectant · secure · comfortable · certain · convinced · optimistic · reassured · steadfast · unwavering
Plymouth
English port city
Aries · 1980s · American · economy car · Dodge · hatchback · transmission · fuel-efficient · commuter · family car
ReliantRolls-Royce
Premier British automaker
Bentley · Cadillac · Lincoln · Mercedes-Benz · Ferrari
ReliantRolls-Royce
Premier British automaker
Bentley · Jaguar · Aston Martin · Range Rover · Land Rover
- reliable sourceTrustworthy origin of information
- reliable transportVehicle that consistently functions
- reliable systemsConsistently performing arrangements
- emotional reliancePsychological dependence on others
reliance, reliable, reliably, reliability, unreliable, unreliability