inwardness

• 名词，指事物本质的核心或隐秘的内在部分，也指思想或经验中最深层的含义；同时可指人专注于自身的观念、伦理或意识形态价值以及内在天性的状态。

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.

   本质

   • 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.

   同义词coreessencegistheartkernelnubpithquintessencesoulsubstance

   反义词externalityoutwardnesssuperficiality

2. Preoccupation with inner ethics or valuesC2formal

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

   内在专注

   • 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.

   同义词introspectionself-examinationsoul-searching

3. Inner state or qualityC2formal

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

   内在性

   • 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.

   同义词depthessenceintrospection

   反义词externalityoutwardness

4. Preoccupation with inner human natureC2formal

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

   内在性

   • 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.

   同义词contemplationintrospectionmeditationreflectionself-absorptionself-analysisself-contemplationself-examinationthoughtfulness

   反义词extroversionoutwardness