inward
That which is inward or withinThat which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
Meaning
3 senses(in the plural, obsolete)That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
(in the plural, obsolete)The mental faculties or other characteristics not immediately apparent.
(obsolete)A familiar friend or acquaintance.
Examples
16 sentencesThe door opens inward.
deDie Tür geht nach innen auf. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The Japanese are often criticized for being inward looking and insufficiently international in their outlook.
Spirituality teaches us to look inward.
We have become an intolerant, inward-looking society.
It's both an outward and an inward process.
Origin
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
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