Internal
Internal adjective - Situated farther in.
Usage example: somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb
Outward
Outward adjective - Situated on the outside or farther out.
Usage example: the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community
Both words in one sentence
- Klingon society's outward face seems to be Lawful Neutral, but its internal politics walk the line between Chaotic Neutral and Neutral Evil.
Source: Chaotic Neutral -
It was his outward appearance rather than any outstanding internal qualities that contributed most strongly to his political success.
Source: Beauty Equals Goodness - As an outward sign of his internal struggle Snake gives non-lethal combat a chance in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, but eventually falls back into using lethal weaponry on the battlefield.
Source: I Am What I Am
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Outward or Internal. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/internal/outward.
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