Synonyms for inward
ˈɪn wərdin·ward

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inward

   Synonyms:
   internal, interior, inner

   Antonyms:
   external, exterior, outward

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inwardadjective

   relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

   "a concern with inward reflections"

   Synonyms:
   inbound

   Antonyms:
   outgoing, external, outer, outward, outwards

2. inbound, inwardadverb

   directed or moving inward or toward a center

   "the inbound train"; "inward flood of capital"

   Synonyms:
   inbound

   Antonyms:
   outgoing, outer, external, outward, outwards

3. inward, inwardsadverb

   toward the center or interior

   "move the needle further inwards!"

   Synonyms:
   inwards, in

   Antonyms:
   external, outward, outgoing, outer, outwards

4. in, inwards, inwardadverb

   to or toward the inside of

   "come in"; "smash in the door"

   Synonyms:
   inwards, in

   Antonyms:
   outward, external, outgoing, outer, outwards

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1. inwardadjective

   Synonyms:
   interior, internal, inner

2. inwardadjective

   Synonyms:
   within, inwardly, toward the inside

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1. List of paraphrases for "inward":

   arriving, arrival, incoming, arrivals, inbound, external, foreign, internal, entry

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How to use inward in a sentence?

1. William Ellery Channing:

   There are seasons, in human affairs, of inward and outward revolution, when new depths seem to be broken up in the soul, when new wants are unfolded in multitudes, and a new and undefined good is thirsted for. There are periods when the principles of experience need to be modified, when hope and trust and instinct claim a share with prudence in the guidance of affairs when, in truth, to dare is the highest wisdom.

2. R Chamberlain:

   Outward perfection without inward goodness sets but the blacker dye on the mind?s deformity.

3. Mahabharata:

   ?Tis not for gain, for fame, from fear That righteous men injustice shun, And virtuous men hold virtue dear: An inward voice they seem to hear, Which tells them duty must be done.

4. Sharon Silver:

   When you yell or punish, you shift a child’s focus. His focus moves from what he’s done, to retreating inward to protect himself from the intensity of the yelling and punishing.

5. Julianne Hough:

   With everything going on, obviously my heart is with the frontline workers and the healthcare providers, and giving them my absolute love and affection, and feeling the weight of what's happening. But at the same time, I'm feeling very blessed that I've had this time to stop and pause, being on tour for three months and traveling and starting a business, it's a lot. So to be able to be home, and stop and pause, and look inward, and connect back to Julianne Hough has been glorious.