inwardness

• Nom désignant le caractère de ce qui est intérieur ou essentiel, la nature profonde ou la substance d'une idée ou d'une expérience, ainsi que l'état d'une personne tournée vers sa vie intérieure, ses valeurs éthiques ou idéologiques et sa propre intimité psychique.

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.

   essence intime

   • 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.

   Synonymescoreessencegistheartkernelnubpithquintessencesoulsubstance

   Antonymesexternalityoutwardnesssuperficiality

2. Preoccupation with inner ethics or valuesC2formal

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

   Intériorité morale

   • 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.

   Synonymesintrospectionself-examinationsoul-searching

3. Inner state or qualityC2formal

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

   Intériorité

   • 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.

   Synonymesdepthessenceintrospection

   Antonymesexternalityoutwardness

4. Preoccupation with inner human natureC2formal

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

   Préoccupation de la vie intérieure

   • 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.

   Synonymescontemplationintrospectionmeditationreflectionself-absorptionself-analysisself-contemplationself-examinationthoughtfulness

   Antonymesextroversionoutwardness