Other-directed
[uhth -er-di-rek-tid, -dahy-] /ˈʌð ər dɪˈrɛk tɪd, -daɪ-/
adjective
1.
guided by a set of values that is derived from current trends or outward influences rather than from within oneself.
adjective
1.
guided by values derived from external influences Compare inner-directed
other-directed oth·er-di·rect·ed (ŭð’ər-dĭ-rěk’tĭd, -dī-)
adj.
Directed or guided chiefly by external standards as opposed to one’s own standards or values.
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[uhth -er-ges] /ˈʌð ərˌgɛs/ adjective, Archaic. 1. of another kind; different.
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[uhth -er-nis] /ˈʌð ər nɪs/ noun 1. the state or fact of being different or distinct. /ˈʌðənɪs/ noun 1. the quality of being different or distinct in appearance, character, etc n. 1580s, from other + -ness.
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