Inward

71 words & definitions

prance
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
preen
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
primp
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
putter
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
fop
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
prude
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
vibes
A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others
swagger
Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way
chintzy
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material
dainty
Delicately small and pretty
fussy
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please
prim
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
prissy
Fussily and excessively respectable
smug
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
stingy
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
uppity
Self-important; arrogant
cagey
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion
snob
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class
strut
To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
quaint
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
brag
To speak in a boastful manner
vain
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
capricious
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
blush
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
fickle
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
greedy
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power
hoard
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
boast
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
bashful
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
pretentious
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
stilted
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
visceral
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically
complacent
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
primal
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
austere
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
stubborn
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
swagger
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner
blush
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame
arrogant
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
compulsion
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
compulsive
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
diversion
Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.
ego
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
essence
The core nature or most important quality of something.
unassuming
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
fixation
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
hint
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.
hubris
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
inhibitions
A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions.
innate
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.
insular
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
ironic
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
morale
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication.
picky
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
reclusive
Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.
repent
To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.
repressed
Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress.
retrospect
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.
shame
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.
sobering
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
stringent
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
twiddle
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.
virtual
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality.
sentimental
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
reminisce
To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
personna
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.
hypothetical
An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.
unrepentant
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
hallucinate
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
vanity
Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements