inwardness

/ˈɪnwərdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being directed toward the inner self or spirit; deep, private thoughts and feelings.
    • Meditation helps him connect with his inwardness.
    • Her poetry explores the inwardness of human emotion.
    • The novel's inwardness makes it a deeply personal read.
  2. The state of being turned inward; introspection or self-examination.
    • The retreat encouraged a sense of inwardness and reflection.
    • His inwardness sometimes makes him seem distant to others.
    • Too much inwardness can lead to loneliness.
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