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- [in-er dih-rek-tid, dahy-]
- /ˈɪn ər dɪˈrɛk tɪd, daɪ-/
- /ˈɪnə(r) daɪˈrekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-er dih-rek-tid, dahy-]
- /ˈɪn ər dɪˈrɛk tɪd, daɪ-/
Definitions of inner-directed word
- adjective inner-directed guided by internalized values rather than external pressures. 1
- adjective inner-directed guided by one's own conscience and values rather than external pressures to conform 0
- adjective inner-directed guided by or concerned with goals or ideals determined by oneself rather than by others; nonconformist 0
- adjective inner-directed Tending to follow one's own rules rather than those of society. 0
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Origin of inner-directed
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50
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Parts of speech for Inner-directed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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inner-directed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for inner-directed
adj inner-directed
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
- boastful — If someone is boastful, they talk too proudly about something that they have done or that they own.
- boasting — to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
Antonyms for inner-directed
adj inner-directed
- altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
- selfless — having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
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