inwardness

• Substantiv, das das innere Wesen oder den verborgensten Kern einer Idee oder Erfahrung bezeichnet sowie die Versunkenheit in eigene Einstellungen, ethische oder ideologische Werte und die innere Natur.

A noun referring to the essential core or innermost part of an idea or experience, or a preoccupation with one's own attitudes, ethical or ideological values, and inner nature.

1. Essential core or essenceC2formal

   The innermost or most vital part of an idea, experience, or thing; the fundamental nature.

   innerstes Wesen

   • The inwardness of the poem lies in its exploration of human suffering.
   • He tried to grasp the inwardness of the philosophical argument.
   • Understanding the inwardness of the ritual requires deep cultural knowledge.

   Synonymecoreessencegistheartkernelnubpithquintessencesoulsubstance

   Antonymeexternalityoutwardnesssuperficiality

2. Preoccupation with inner ethics or valuesC2formal

   A focus on one's own attitudes, ethical principles, or ideological beliefs.

   Innerlichkeit

   • Her inwardness made her a reflective and conscientious leader.
   • The movement emphasized inwardness over outward social conformity.
   • Inwardness is often seen as a virtue in many spiritual traditions.

   Synonymeintrospectionself-examinationsoul-searching

3. Inner state or qualityC2formal

   The quality or condition of being directed inward or having an internal nature.

   Innerlichkeit

   • The artist's work suggests a deep inwardness of experience.
   • Meditation cultivates a sense of inwardness and calm.
   • His poetry is characterized by its profound inwardness.

   Synonymedepthessenceintrospection

   Antonymeexternalityoutwardness

4. Preoccupation with inner human natureC2formal

   A sustained concern with what is internal to human beings, especially ethical or ideological aspects.

   Innerlichkeit

   • The philosopher wrote extensively about human inwardness.
   • Modern society often neglects inwardness in favor of external achievements.
   • Inwardness allows individuals to confront their own moral dilemmas.

   Synonymecontemplationintrospectionmeditationreflectionself-absorptionself-analysisself-contemplationself-examinationthoughtfulness

   Antonymeextroversionoutwardness