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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Faith Spack is a White House staffer tasked with infiltrating Rasputin’s inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

This isn’t the first time Hegseth has elevated a member of his inner circle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

You show genuine curiosity in their day, in their inner life and what they’re all about.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"I don't think the stage or badge will change him as a person. He will always have this inner drive, this mentality, to be the best."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He and the other members of Stalin’s inner circle would be summoned to Stalin’s home.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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