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- [in-werd-nis]
- /ˈɪn wərd nɪs/
- /ˈɪn.wəd.nəs/
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- [in-werd-nis]
- /ˈɪn wərd nɪs/
Definitions of inwardness word
- noun inwardness the state of being inward or internal: the inwardness of the body's organs. 1
- noun inwardness depth of thought or feeling; concern with one's own affairs and oneself; introspection. 1
- noun inwardness preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature; spirituality. 1
- noun inwardness the fundamental or intrinsic character of something; essence. 1
- noun inwardness inner meaning or significance. 1
- abbreviation INWARDNESS intimacy. 1
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Origin of inwardness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at inward, -ness
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Parts of speech for Inwardness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inwardness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inwardness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inwardness
noun inwardness
- training — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- maturity — the state of being mature; ripeness: The fruit will reach maturity in a few days.
- practice — habitual or customary performance; operation: office practice.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
Antonyms for inwardness
noun inwardness
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- unfamiliarity — not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject.
- inexperience — lack of experience.
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