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Definitions

inner-directed

[in-er-di-rek-tid, -dahy-] / ˈɪn ər dɪˈrɛk tɪd, -daɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

egotistic

Synonyms

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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

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altruistic humble modest reserved selfless unpretentious

ADJECTIVE

egotistic/egoistic

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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

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altruistic humble modest reserved selfless shy submissive timid unassuming

ADJECTIVE

introspective

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STRONGEST

reflective thoughtful

WEAK

subjective

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STRONGEST

unthoughtful

ADJECTIVE

self-involved

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narcissistic self-absorbed snobbish

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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

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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

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STRONG

humble public

ADJECTIVE

self-serving

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STRONGEST

boastful pompous self-absorbed selfish subjective

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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

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modest

ADJECTIVE

swellheaded

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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

A couple of passages can be read as inner-directed.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 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

Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer’s apprentice … a tale of—

From The Creature from Cleveland Depths by Leiber, Fritz

inner-directed

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