self-invented
adjective
self-in·vent·ed
ˌself-in-ˈven-təd 
1
: invented or created by oneself
a self-invented name/identity
These elements—which evince a, dare we say, heroic devotion to a self-invented rock-and-roll ideal—are the keys to ZZ Top's longevity and appeal.—
John Beifuss
John BeifussThe athlete [Ted Ligety] skis with what The New York Times has called a self-invented style, positioning himself so low on each turn that he's almost "sitting on the snow."—Emily Sullivan
Emily Sullivan2
: self-made
It tells the story … of a self-invented billionaire's attempt to escape the inevitable through cryonic suspension.—Philip Martin
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“Self-invented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-invented. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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