SELF-EMPLOYED Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

self-employed

adjective

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as in working

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Recent Examples of self-employed They can be employed by a media company or self-employed. —

Mark Osborne, CBS News, 19 May 2026 Processing those additional documents requires more time and can create barriers for applicants, like those who are self-employed or have varying work schedules. —

Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 11 May 2026 Additional tax deductions for the self-employed include any insurance needed to cover their business, and some retirement plan options. —

Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026 This story has been updated to correct that Cofer is self-employed. —

Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-employed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-employed

working

Adjective

The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
For fans not able to attend the match, there will be a watch party on Friday at DISTRKCT, a co-working space at 1328 Agnes Ave.

— PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026