autodidactic
Learns without teachers
Autodidactic describes someone who is self-taught, learning through their own efforts rather than formal instruction.
An autodidactic person acquires knowledge independently—reading books, experimenting, practicing—without teachers or institutional guidance: His autodidactic approach to programming served him well.
The related noun is autodidact.
Educated without instructors
- self-directedManaging oneself without supervision
- self-educationIndependent pursuit of knowledge
- self-studyLearning independently, without guidance
- self-instructionEducating oneself independently
independent · books · textbooks · tutorials · webinars · lectures · knowledge · comprehension
Skilled at solving problems
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- creativeProducing original ideas
- problem-solverOne who resolves difficulties
practical · proactive · versatile · scrappy · improvisation · bootstrapping · trial-and-error · experimentation
Eager to learn more
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- discoveryAct of finding something
- investigationFormal examination of facts
probing · skepticism · wonder · analysis · research · insight · intellectual · scrutiny
Desire to learn
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- self-motivatedInternally driven to act
diligent · driven · passionate · dedicated · tenacious · determined · ambitious · intrinsic
Independent decision-making capacity
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- nontraditionalDeparting from established norms
- outsiderOne excluded from group
unschooled · informal · self-paced · solitary · free-range · unguided · mentorless · grassroots
self-taught
Educated without instructors
- self-directedManaging oneself without supervision
- self-educationIndependent pursuit of knowledge
- self-studyLearning independently, without guidance
self-instruction · independent · books · textbooks · tutorials · webinars · lectures · knowledge · comprehension · understanding
resourceful
Skilled at solving problems
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- creativeProducing original ideas
problem-solver · practical · proactive · versatile · scrappy · improvisation · bootstrapping · trial-and-error · experimentation · workarounds
inquisitive
Eager to learn more
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- discoveryAct of finding something
investigation · probing · skepticism · wonder · analysis · research · insight · intellectual · scrutiny · deep-diving
curiosity
Desire to learn
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
self-motivated · diligent · driven · passionate · dedicated · tenacious · determined · ambitious · intrinsic · hunger
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- nontraditionalDeparting from established norms
outsider · unschooled · informal · self-paced · solitary · free-range · unguided · mentorless · grassroots