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inner thoughts
Nounの-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. inner thoughts
  2. 2. real intention
  3. 3. at heart
  4. 4. inner center (centre)
A noun meaning one's inner feelings or true thoughts that are not openly expressed. It describes what a person genuinely feels on the inside, which may differ from what they show outwardly.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

They're all smiles with the client, but inside they're probably panicking.

Sentence 2

She smiled and waved, while inside she'd already decided to leave.

Sentence 3

I replied "I'll think about it," but I'd already made up my mind to say no.

Sentence 4

I said "That's wonderful," but deep down I wasn't buying it.

Sentence 5

All that bravado — you're actually lonely inside, aren't you?