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outwardness

outwardness

7.1
Paying attention to what you can see and to material things rather than inner thoughts
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌwɚdnəs/
translation icon : exterioridad
  • Her outwardness often masks her true feelings.

Examples

  • The artist's outwardness was evident in the way he drew inspiration from his surroundings rather than his imagination.

  • In contrast to his brother's introspection, Tim was known for his outwardness and enthusiasm for new experiences.

  • Her outwardness made her popular at social gatherings, as she was very engaging and approachable.

  • Is her outwardness a sign of confidence?

  • Her outwardness was evident in the way she embraced new experiences and engaged with the world around her.

  • The artist's outwardness in his paintings reflects his desire to connect with the audience on a material level.

  • In a society focused on material success, his outwardness often overshadowed deeper emotional connections.

Antonyms

inwardness
1 7.9

A focus on your own thoughts and feelings

How Materialistic

materialism
19 5.8
worldliness
1 7.8
outwardness
7.1
spirituality
71 6.3
inwardness
1 7.9

Surface Forms

outwardness singular
outwardnesses plural

Morphology

outwardness = outward (transparent) = outward + ness

Formed by the adjective 'outward' + '-ness'; the meaning of being outwardly focused or concerned with external matters is directly derived.

Etymology

The word outwardness comes from the parts out 'outside' and ward 'toward' plus -ness to make a noun. A helpful way to remember it is to picture someone who looks and speaks to the world rather than looking inside, so outwardness means being focused on outside, social, or material things.