What does inwardness mean?
Definitions for inwardness
ˈɪn wərd nɪsin·ward·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-grittynoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
"the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
inwardnessnoun
preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values
"the sensitiveness of James's characters, their seeming inwardness"; "inwardness is what an Englishman quite simply has, painlessly, as a birthright"
inwardnessnoun
the quality or state of being inward or internal
"the inwardness of the body's organs"
inwardness, internalitynoun
preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values)
"Socrates' inwardness, integrity, and inquisitiveness"- H.R.Finch
Wiktionary
inwardnessnoun
The characteristic of being inward; directed towards the inside.
inwardnessnoun
Internal or true state; essential nature.
inwardnessnoun
heartiness; earnestness
What was wanted was more inwardness, more feeling. uE000459653uE001 M. Arnold.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Inwardnessnoun
Intimacy; familiarity.
Etymology: from inward.
You know, my inwardness and love
Is very much unto the prince and Claudio. William Shakespeare.
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inwardness
Inwardness refers to the quality or state of being internally focused, introspective, or contemplative. It can also refer to the focus on one's inner life, thoughts, feelings or consciousness. It generally involves deep reflection or inner exploration, often associated with personal or spiritual growth.
Webster Dictionary
Inwardnessnoun
internal or true state; essential nature; as, the inwardness of conduct
Inwardnessnoun
intimacy; familiarity
Inwardnessnoun
heartiness; earnestness
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of inwardness in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of inwardness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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