inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /

ADJECTIVE

central, middle physically

Synonyms

WEAK

close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

ADJECTIVE

mental, private

Synonyms

WEAK

central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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Sanchez is also under attack from critics over several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The palace added: "With her childlike perspective, her irony, her tenderness, and her inner demons, the author created a deeply moving world with which readers identified."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This isn’t the first time Hegseth has elevated a member of his inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

People often become more selective about their relationships as they grow older, focusing more attention on a smaller inner circle of close connections.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on my shoulders…and my inner cornered badger lashes out.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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