1. self-starter
noun. an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine.
Synonyms
- electric motor
- starting motor
- ICE
- internal-combustion engine
- starter motor
Antonyms
- stator
Etymology
- self- (English)
- starter (English)
- -er (English)
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Words that Rhyme with Self Starter
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- harter
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- charter
- carter
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2. self-satisfaction
noun. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself.
Synonyms
- self-complacency
- complacency
- smugness
- satisfaction
Antonyms
- discontentment
- nonpayment
- letdown
- boredom
Etymology
- satisfaction (English)
- satisfactio (Latin)
- self- (English)
3. self-sustaining
adjective. able to provide for your own needs without help from others.
Synonyms
- independent
- self-sufficient
Antonyms
- joint
- unfree
- nonworker
4. self-confidence
noun. ['ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns'] freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
Synonyms
- assurance
- authority
- uncertain
- sure
- self-assurance
- unsure
- certainty
- incertain
- sureness
- confidence
Antonyms
- uncertain
- sure
- unsure
- uncertainty
Etymology
- confidence (English)
- confidentia (Latin)
- self- (English)
5. self-determination
noun. ['ˈsɛlfdɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] government of a political unit by its own people.
Synonyms
- self-rule
- local option
- home rule
- liberty
- self-government
- autonomy
Etymology
- determination (English)
- self- (English)
6. self-starter
noun. an energetic person with unusual initiative.
Synonyms
- powerhouse
- ball of fire
- fireball
Etymology
- self- (English)
- starter (English)
- -er (English)
7. self-esteem
noun. a feeling of pride in yourself.
Synonyms
- pridefulness
- pride
Antonyms
- venial sin
- dissatisfaction
- humble
Etymology
- esteem (English)
- self- (English)
8. starter
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtɝ'] an electric motor for starting an engine.
Synonyms
- self-starter
- electrical system
- electric motor
- kick start
- starting motor
- starter motor
Antonyms
- ebb
- unnaturally
- rotor
- stator
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- start (English)
- stert (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. self
noun. ['ˈsɛlf'] your consciousness of your own identity.
Synonyms
- anima
- ego
Antonyms
- stranger
- introvert
- withholder
Etymology
- self (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. self
noun. ['ˈsɛlf'] a person considered as a unique individual.
Synonyms
- someone
- soul
- number one
- person
- individual
- somebody
Antonyms
- adult
- loser
- unemotional person
- worker
Etymology
- self (Middle English (1100-1500))
Example sentences of the word self-starter
1. Noun Phrase
The advantage of the 2-horsepower 6A1 is its simplicity; that is, it lacks many of complications found in larger motors, like thermostats that need replacing, or a self starter.