self-driven

[ self-driv-uhn, self- ]

adjective

1. (of a machine) containing its own power source, as an engine or motor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-driven¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

She is also known for her self-driven enterprise feature packages for which she photographs, writes and records video.

From Seattle Times

Llewellyn said Killough-Wilhelm is one of the most motivated, self-driven gymnasts she’d ever met, fueled by a “pure passion” for the sport.

From Seattle Times

That search for something bigger, he said, can take on many forms, from following a religion to crafting a self-driven purpose to believing in, of course, angels.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Rodriguez described the bot as a useful “co-teacher” that allowed him to devote extra time to children who needed guidance while enabling more self-driven students to plow ahead.

From New York Times

We will see whether Mälkki’s stature, after Helsinki, translates to a new music directorship or a more self-driven freelance career.

From New York Times