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self-directed

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/sɛlf dɪˈrɛktɪd/ · self-di-rec-ted

Having the ability to direct oneself; self-managed or self-motivated.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having the ability to direct oneself; self-managed or self-motivated.

اپنی راہ خود متعین کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھنے والا؛ خود مختار یا خود ترغیب دینے والا۔

خود مختار

khud mukhtar

Synonyms

autonomousindependentself-sufficientخود مختارآزادخود کفیل

Antonyms

dependentcontrolledguidedمحتاجکنٹرول شدہرہنمائی شدہ

Common Collocations

  • self-directed learning
  • self-directed behavior
  • self-directed goals

Example Sentences

He is a self-directed learner who takes initiative in his studies.

وہ ایک خود مختار سیکھنے والا ہے جو اپنی تعلیم میں پیش قدمی کرتا ہے.

Woh aik khud mukhtar seekhne wala hai jo apni taleem mein paish qadam karta hai.

Self-directed professionals often excel in their careers.

خود مختار پیشہ ور عموماً اپنے کیریئر میں کامیاب ہوتے ہیں.

Khud mukhtar pesha war aam tor par apne career mein kamiyab hotay hain.

Being self-directed can lead to greater personal satisfaction.

خود مختار ہونے سے بڑی ذاتی اطمینان حاصل ہوسکتی ہے.

Khud mukhtar honay se bari zaati itminan hasil ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

self-sufficient:Self-sufficient refers to being capable of providing for oneself, while self-directed emphasizes self-management and motivation.

Word Family

self-direction
nounخود ہدایت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a self-driving car that directs itself.

Imagine a person who sets their own goals and achieves them without external guidance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی راہ خود چنو۔

Apni raah khud chuno.

Choose your own path.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + directed" — directed by oneself

First known use: 20th century

The term derives from the combination of 'self', referring to oneself, and 'directed', meaning to guide or manage.