other-directed

[ uhth-er-di-rek-tid, -dahy- ]
/ ˈʌð ər dɪˈrɛk tɪd, -daɪ- /

adjective

guided by a set of values that is derived from current trends or outward influences rather than from within oneself.
Compare inner-directed.

Origin of other-directed

First recorded in 1945–50

OTHER WORDS FROM other-directed

oth·er-di·rect·ed·ness, noun oth·er-di·rec·tion, noun

British Dictionary definitions for other-directed

other-directed

adjective

guided by values derived from external influences Compare inner-directed

Medical definitions for other-directed

other-directed
[ ŭð′ər-dĭ-rĕktĭd, -dī- ]

adj.

Directed or guided chiefly by external standards as opposed to one's own standards or values.