outward conformity

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conformity that is shown in behavior but not necessarily felt internally

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Examples (20)

  • The regime enforced a culture of outward religious conformity, but people practiced their true beliefs in secret.
  • Many politicians maintain an outward conformity to public opinion.
  • Many students at the strict boarding school maintained an outward conformity to the rules, while secretly rebelling.
  • Despite their personal doubts, they showed outward conformity to the group's decisions.
  • In the corporate world, an outward conformity in dress and speech is often expected, regardless of one's personal style.
  • The strict rules demanded outward conformity from all members.
  • He was tired of the constant pressure to display outward conformity with his family's political views.
  • His outward conformity masked a deep-seated rebellion.
  • The community valued outward conformity above all else, leading to a culture where true opinions were rarely expressed.
  • In totalitarian regimes, outward conformity is often a matter of survival.
  • While her outward conformity suggested she agreed with the plan, her private journal told a different story.
  • The company culture encouraged outward conformity, even if employees disagreed internally.
  • The totalitarian state demands not just obedience, but also an outward conformity in every aspect of life.
  • She adopted an attitude of outward conformity to avoid conflict.
  • Her outward conformity was a survival tactic, a mask she wore to navigate the treacherous social landscape.
  • There was a strong pressure for outward conformity within the community.
  • Achieving genuine unity requires more than just outward conformity; it needs shared values and understanding.
  • Students felt compelled to demonstrate outward conformity to their teachers' expectations.
  • Is outward conformity enough to build a cohesive team, or does it breed resentment among members?
  • The lack of genuine belief behind their outward conformity was evident.