self-contained
Complete in itself
Self-contained describes something complete in itself, needing nothing external to function.
A self-contained apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom.
A self-contained unit operates independently.
Of people, self-contained means reserved or emotionally independent—not requiring others for validation or support: She was calm and self-contained throughout the crisis.
Complete without attachments
- independentFree from external control
- autarkicEconomically self-contained
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- closed-loopSystem with feedback control
Impenetrably closed off
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- compartmentalizedDivided into isolated sections
sequestered · cloistered · detached · insular · separate · quarantined · partitioned · walled-off
Combined into one unit
- integratedCombined into a whole
- modularMade of separable units
- portableAble to be carried
- space-savingMinimizing area used
streamlined · unified · consolidated · neat · efficient · turnkey · plug-and-play · complete
Calm and self-possessed
- restrainedHeld under control
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- guardedWary and restrained
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
stoic · undemonstrative · discreet · introverted · withdrawn · reticent · controlled · unexpressive
standalone
Complete without attachments
- independentFree from external control
- autarkicEconomically self-contained
- off-gridWithout utility connections
hermetic
Impenetrably closed off
compartmentalized · sequestered · cloistered · detached · insular · separate · quarantined · partitioned · walled-off · airtight
all-in-one
Combined into one unit
- integratedCombined into a whole
- modularMade of separable units
- portableAble to be carried
space-saving · streamlined · unified · consolidated · neat · efficient · turnkey · plug-and-play · complete · whole
composed
Calm and self-possessed
- restrainedHeld under control
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- guardedWary and restrained
aloof · stoic · undemonstrative · discreet · introverted · withdrawn · reticent · controlled · unexpressive · taciturn
- introvertsintrovert, introverted, shy, reserved, loner
- compartmentalizedsiloed, partitioned, segmented, divided, sectioned
- independencefreedom, liberty, Independence Day, autonomy, sovereignty
- rarityrare, scarce, uncommon, infrequent, scant
- solitudesolitude, alone, isolation, aloneness, seclusion
- detachmentemotional numbness, detached, dispassion, disengaged, indifference
self-containeddependent
Requiring outside support
reliant · needy · interdependent · contingent · parasitic
self-containedexpressive
Showing feelings outwardly
effusive · demonstrative · loquacious · outgoing · gregarious
self-containedincomplete
Lacking necessary parts
partial · fragmentary · unfinished · dependent · lacking
self, contain, selfish, container, selfless, unselfish, contained, selfishness, selflessness