inner

[in-er] / ˈɪn ər /

ADJECTIVE

central, middle physically

Synonyms

WEAK

close constitutional essential familiar focal inherent innermore inside interior internal intestinal intimate intrinsic inward nuclear

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

ADJECTIVE

mental, private

Synonyms

WEAK

central concealed deep-rooted deep-seated emotional esoteric essential focal gut hidden individual inherent innate inside interior internal intimate intrinsic intuitive inward personal psychological repressed secret spiritual subconscious unrevealed visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

exterior external outer outside physical

Example Sentences

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One cavity stood out because its inner surface was smooth instead of rough like bone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Cissé continuously searches for ways to reconnect with her inner child.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The rest of us can only speculate about his inner turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

I think of Mom talking about listening to the quiet inner voice.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila