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inner-directed

[in-er-di-rek-tid, -dahy-] / ˈɪn ər dɪˈrɛk tɪd, -daɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
egotistic
Synonyms
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boastful boasting bragging conceited egocentric egoistical egomaniacal egotistical haughty idiosyncratic inborn individualistic inflated ingrained inherent intimate intrinsic introverted isolated narcissistic obsessive opinionated personal pompous prideful proud puffed up self-absorbed self-admiring self-centered self-important snobbish stuck-up subjective superior swollen vain vainglorious
Antonyms
WEAK
altruistic humble modest reserved selfless unpretentious
ADJECTIVE
egotistic/egoistic
Synonyms
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boastful boasting bragging conceited egocentric egomaniacal haughty individualistic inflated intimate intrinsic introverted isolated narcissistic obsessive opinionated personal pompous prideful proud puffed up self-absorbed self-admiring self-centered self-important snobbish stuck on oneself stuck-up subjective superior swollen vain vainglorious
Antonyms
WEAK
altruistic humble modest reserved selfless shy submissive timid unassuming
ADJECTIVE
introspective
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reflective thoughtful
WEAK
subjective
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unthoughtful
ADJECTIVE
self-involved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
narcissistic self-absorbed snobbish
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boastful boasting bragging conceited egocentric egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistical haughty individualistic inflated intimate intrinsic introverted isolated obsessive opinionated personal pompous prideful proud puffed up self-admiring self-centered self-important self-seeking self-serving selfish stuck on oneself stuck-up subjective superior swollen vain vainglorious wrapped up in oneself
ADJECTIVE
self-seeking
Synonyms
STRONG
boasting bragging egocentric intimate obsessive personal superior
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boastful conceited egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistical haughty individualistic inflated intrinsic introverted isolated narcissistic opinionated pompous prideful proud puffed up self-absorbed self-admiring self-centered self-important self-involved self-serving selfish snobbish stuck on oneself stuck-up subjective swollen vain vainglorious wrapped up in oneself
Antonyms
STRONG
humble public
ADJECTIVE
self-serving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boastful pompous self-absorbed selfish subjective
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boasting bragging conceited egocentric egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistical haughty individualistic inflated intimate intrinsic introverted isolated narcissistic obsessive opinionated personal prideful proud puffed up self-admiring self-centered self-important self-involved self-seeking snobbish stuck on oneself stuck-up superior swollen vain vainglorious wrapped up in oneself
Antonyms
STRONGEST
modest
ADJECTIVE
swellheaded
Synonyms
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boastful boasting bragging conceited egocentric egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistical haughty individualistic inflated intimate intrinsic introverted isolated narcissistic obsessive opinionated personal pompous prideful proud puffed up self-absorbed self-admiring self-centered self-important snobbish stuck on oneself stuck-up subjective superior swollen vain vainglorious

Example Sentences

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The inner-directed aesthetic concerns a queen’s personal identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

But there is a similar, if lesser-known, concept that is more inner-directed: emotional perfectionism.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2022

Day-Lewis has always suggested an actor in isolation, not just because of his fondness for remaining in character throughout the filming process but because he seems so inner-directed, debating not the other actors but himself.

From Time • Nov. 8, 2012

The song cycle is inner-directed, as if Mr. Paterson, Mr. Berkowitz and Ms. Meeds could read his mind as he stood on the plate.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2012

Full of mumbo-jumbo about "inner-directed" and "outer-directed" personalities.

From This Crowded Earth by Bloch, Robert