"outward-looking" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more outward-looking [comparative], most outward-looking [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} outward-looking (comparative more outward-looking, superlative most outward-looking)
  1. Looking towards or thinking about other people, places, or things, rather than towards or about oneself. Derived forms: outward-lookingness Related terms: extrovert
    Sense id: en-outward-looking-en-adj-XDt7qoSF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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