outerness

/ˈaʊtənəs/; /ˈaʊtɜrnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being outside or external, especially in relation to the self or one’s emotions.

“She struggled with the outerness of her job, feeling disconnected from the world outside the office.”

Synonyms

  • externality
  • outsideness

Antonyms

  • internness