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inwardly
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in a private and internal manner
Example
As the speaker droned on with a long, boring presentation, the audience members groaned inwardly, longing for it to end.
When the boss announced another late-night meeting, the employees groaned inwardly, knowing it meant more work and less free time.
Upon receiving yet another parking ticket, she groaned inwardly, realizing it would be an added expense to her already tight budget.
When he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home, he groaned inwardly, knowing he would have to go back and retrieve it.
After spending hours preparing a meal, she groaned inwardly when she accidentally dropped the dish, creating a mess that needed to be cleaned up.
