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outwardness

out·ward·ness

UK/ˈaʊtwədnɪs/ US/-nəs/ uncommon

noun

1.

concern with outward things or material objects (especially the body and its appearance) as opposed to the mind and spirit

  • “hearty showmanship and all-around outwardness”
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2.

the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior

  • “the outwardness of the world”
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3.

concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts)

  • “hearty showmanship and all-round outwardness”
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Origin

From outward + -ness.

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