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used to refer to thoughts or feelings kept private within the mind
- She smiled politely, though inwardly she was frustrated by the delay.
- He congratulated his rival, inwardly feeling a pang of disappointment.
- Inwardly, she doubted her abilities, despite her confident demeanor.
- He laughed at the joke but felt inwardly uncomfortable with the topic.
- She listened to the criticism quietly, though inwardly she was seething.
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