noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being outward. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts) wordnet
3. 3
   The result or product of being outward. countable, usually
4. 4
   the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior wordnet
5. 5
   concern with outward things or material objects as opposed to the mind and spirit wordnet

Synonyms

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appearanceexternalityextrinsicalitymannermienobjectivity

Antonyms

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inwardness

Etymology

From outward + -ness.

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