'inward-focused' originates from the combination of 'inward,' meaning 'toward the inside,' and 'focused,' meaning 'concentrated on a particular point or task.'

The term 'inward' has been used since Old English 'inweard,' while 'focused' comes from the Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' which evolved to mean 'center of activity or interest.'

Initially, 'inward' meant 'toward the inside,' and 'focused' meant 'concentrated.' Together, they evolved to describe a state of self-reflection or internal concentration.