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| 1. | [ noun ] the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior | |
| Synonyms: | externality | |
| Examples: | : "the outwardness of the world" |
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| Related terms: | inwardness position | |
| 2. | [ noun ] concern with outward things or material objects (especially the body and its appearance) as opposed to the mind and spirit | |
| Examples: | : "hearty showmanship and all-around outwardness" |
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| Related terms: | inwardness cognitive_state | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (psychology) concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts) | |
| Examples: | : "hearty showmanship and all-round outwardness" |
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| Related terms: | inwardness extroversion outward | |
| Similar spelling: |
outwards outwardly outward-bound |
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