outwardness Definition

outward
adj

1. On or towards the outside.
2. Said of a journey: away from a place.
3. Apparent or seeming.

Example: outward appearances
Thesaurus: on the surface, to the eye, obvious, apparent, exterior, outer, public, noticeable.
4. Relating to the outer or visible aspect of something as opposed to its inner nature, especially to the body as opposed to the mind or soul.
5. Relating to the external material world.

adverb

1. Towards the outside; in an outward direction.

Form: outwards (also)

Derivative: outwardly
adverb

In appearance; on the outside; superficially.
Example: Outwardly he's very pleasant
Thesaurus: superficially, on the surface, apparently, evidently, seemingly, ostensibly, supposedly; Antonym: internally, inwardly.

Derivative: outwardness
noun

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon.