interiority
noun
in·te·ri·or·i·ty
(ˌ)in-ˌtir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē 
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1
: interior quality or character
2
: inner life or substance : psychological existence
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Anderson’s script might grant only the wisps of Black women’s interiority, but in that blank space, the potent skills of its actresses are able to flourish.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
The news comes after the series premiered with scathingly negative reviews that denounced the show's dialogue, acting, and perceived lack of interest in the work and interiority of the divorce lawyers at its center.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Gala, meanwhile, is a funny, charming writer who prefers books that don’t resist interiority.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Returning to Myself is at its best when most committed to Carlile’s interiority.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
The news comes after the series premiered with scathingly negative reviews that denounced the show's dialogue, acting, and perceived lack of interest in the work and interiority of the divorce lawyers at its center.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Gala, meanwhile, is a funny, charming writer who prefers books that don’t resist interiority.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Returning to Myself is at its best when most committed to Carlile’s interiority.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Interiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interiority. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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