outwardness

Definitions

The quality or state of being directed toward the outside or exterior.

The tendency to focus on external appearances or observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

Examples

His outwardness masked a deeply contemplative and private inner life.

The architecture of the building emphasizes outwardness, with large glass walls that invite the surrounding landscape inside.

Synonyms

exteriority externality superficiality surface appearance outward appearance

Antonyms

inwardness interiority inner nature subjectivity introspective quality