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selfward

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[self-werd] / ˈsɛlf wərd /

adverb

  1. in the direction of or toward oneself.

    a selfward-moving gesture.

  2. within oneself; inward.

    She turned her thoughts selfward.

adjective

  1. tending toward or directed at oneself.

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Etymology

Origin of selfward

First recorded in 1885–90; self + -ward

Example Sentences

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The selfward thoughts and ambitions of the individual man have been thus far driven more and more into the background of fact, if not of consciousness.

From Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic by Gulick, Sidney Lewis

In selfward duties, then, why may I not, as creditor, release myself as debtor?

From A Manual of Moral Philosophy by Peabody, Andrew P. (Andrew Preston)

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