inner-directed
adjective
in·ner-di·rect·ed
ˈi-nər-də-ˈrek-təd 
-(ˌ)dī-
: directed in thought and action by one's own scale of values as opposed to external norms
Examples of inner-directed in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
One is inner-directed, determined to build self-esteem.
—
Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2023
Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'inner-directed.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near inner-directed
Cite this Entry
“Inner-directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner-directed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy Citation
Medical Definition
inner-directed
adjective
in·ner-di·rect·ed
ˌin-ər-də-ˈrek-təd, -(ˌ)dī-
: directed in thought and action by one's own scale of values as opposed to external norms compare other-directed
More from Merriam-Webster on inner-directed
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for inner-directed
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share