Definition of outwardness

• concern with outward things or material objects (especially the body and its appearance) as opposed to the mind and spirit; "hearty showmanship and all-around outwardness"
• the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior; "the outwardness of the world"
• concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts); "hearty showmanship and all-round outwardness"