other-directed

The word “other-directed” has 5 syllables: oth-er-di-rect-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈʌð.ɚ.daɪˈrɛk.tɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for other-directed?

In the thesaurus, “other-directed” has 22 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for other-directed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for other-directed

  • altruistic
  • beneficent
  • benevolent
  • charitable
  • diffident
  • generous
  • greathearted
  • humanitarian
  • magnanimous
  • philanthropic
  • philanthropical
  • self-denying
  • self-doubting
  • self-flagellating
  • self-forgetful
  • self-forgetting
  • self-giving
  • self-questioning
  • self-reflective
  • self-sacrificing
  • selfless
  • unselfish

Antonyms for other-directed

  • complacent
  • conceited
  • egocentric
  • egoistic
  • egoistical
  • egomaniacal
  • egotistic
  • egotistical
  • inner-directed
  • narcissistic
  • overweening
  • pompous
  • prideful
  • proud
  • self-absorbed
  • self-centered
  • self-complacent
  • self-conceited
  • self-concerned
  • self-contented
  • self-directed
  • self-glorifying
  • self-important
  • self-indulgent
  • self-infatuated
  • self-interested
  • self-involved
  • self-loving
  • self-obsessed
  • self-opinionated
  • self-oriented
  • self-pleased
  • self-preoccupied
  • self-regarding
  • self-satisfied
  • self-seeking
  • self-serving
  • selfish
  • smug
  • solipsistic
  • vain
  • vainglorious

Example Sentences

  • In an other-directed society, people often seek approval from peers rather than following personal values.
  • His behavior seemed entirely other-directed, focused on what others thought of him.
  • The psychologist described the culture as highly other-directed, emphasizing conformity.
  • Being too other-directed can make someone lose touch with their true desires.
  • The novel portrays a protagonist torn between self-reliance and an other-directed mindset.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to other-directed, such as: altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, complacent, conceited, diffident.

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