inward-looking
|in/ward/look/ing|
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/ˈɪnwərd ˌlʊkɪŋ/
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/ˈɪnwəd ˌlʊkɪŋ/
self-focused
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inward-looking' originates from the combination of 'inward,' meaning 'toward the inside,' and 'looking,' meaning 'to direct one's gaze.'
Historical Evolution
'Inward' and 'looking' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'inward-looking' became more common in the 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'looking inside oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
focused on one's own thoughts and feelings rather than external events.
The company adopted an inward-looking strategy to improve internal processes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41