Synonyms for inward
ˈɪn wərdin·ward

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1. inward

   Synonyms:
   internal, interior, inner

   Antonyms:
   external, exterior, outward

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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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1. Matthew Arnold:

   Culture, then, is a study of perfection, and perfection which insists on becoming something rather than in having something, in an inward condition of the mind and spirit, not in an outward set of circumstances.

2. Henry van Dyke:

   Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.

3. Lauren Cook:

   Just as you may give another person a Valentine’s day gift, write a heartfelt card, or spend quality time together, take these practices inward, we often do not treat ourselves as well as we treat others and Valentine’s Day is a prime opportunity to actually think about how we can practice self-love and self-compassion.

4. Rachel Luna/Getty Images:

   I think fitness can be fun, but we have to strengthen that mindset. We have to look inward and not be so judgmental, so hard on ourselves for what we see on the outside. On days when I do n’t feel my best, I just make Rachel Luna/Getty Images do it. I have an understanding that when you push through it, you ’ll feel really good afterward. It gives me energy and a sense of accomplishment.

5. Michael Keenan:

   In response to these particular allegations, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [Peter Dutton] has instructed that there will be extra screening through air cargo, you would appreciate it is a very big job to screen, and Australia is a very open economy, there is an enormous number of packages moving both inward and outward on any given day, but we’ve taken measures to improve screening, and Minister Dutton will continue to assess what we learned from this particular plot, and what other measures we might need to take to ensure the security of the air cargo system.