English

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Etymology

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From outward +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈaʊtwədnɪs/, /-nəs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈaʊtwɚdnɪs/, /-nəs/

Noun

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outwardness (usually uncountable, plural outwardnesses)

  1. (uncountable) The quality of being outward.
  2. (countable) The result or product of being outward.