inward

Etymology

From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.

adj

1. Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
2. Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
3. Moving or tending toward the inside.
4. (archaic, of a voice) Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct.
5. (obsolete) Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic.
6. (obsolete) Secret, private, kept hidden.
7. (obsolete) Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest.
8. (obsolete) Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close.
9. (obsolete) Devoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout.
10. (obsolete, of animals) Tame.
11. (obsolete, of medicines) Internal; applied through the stomach by being swallowed.

adv

1. Towards the inside.
2. Towards one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.
   You also may experience feelings of guilt, which is anger turned inward on yourself. 2005, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, David Kessler, On Grief and Grieving, page 16
3. (obsolete) On the inside, within, inside.
4. (obsolete) In one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self.

noun

1. (obsolete, chiefly in the plural) That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera.
2. (obsolete, chiefly in the plural) The mental faculties or other characteristics not immediately apparent.
3. (obsolete) A familiar friend or acquaintance.