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inward

/ˈɪnwɚd/adjective, adverb2 syllables

Inward means: relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts.

Synonyms for inward15

adjective, as in relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

indwelling, inmost, innermost, inner, interior, internal, secret, private, self-whispered

adjective, as in directed or moving inward or toward a center

inbound, incoming

adverb, as in to or toward the inside of

in, inwards

adverb, as in toward the center or interior

inwards

also used for inward

introitive, withinward

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Opposites of inward

outward

What does inward mean?4

adjective

1

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts“a concern with inward reflections”

2

directed or moving inward or toward a center“the inbound train”

adverb

1

to or toward the inside of“come in”

2

toward the center or interior“move the needle further inwards!”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Inward in a sentence

  • Those who look outward dream, but those who look inward awaken.mikekchar
  • We have become an intolerant, inward-looking society.DostKaplan
  • A ghost is an outward and visible sign of an inward fear.carlosalberto
  • It's both an outward and an inward process.unknown
  • Remember to keep pot handles turned inward on the stove.Amastan
  • The Japanese are often criticized for being inward looking.Sarita
  • An extraordinary change had come over his face. It was writhing with inward merriment.Hybrid
  • The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.carlosalberto

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