Antonyms of adj self-referent

1 sense of self-referent

Sense 1
reflexive, self-referent -- (referring back to itself)

INDIRECT (VIA backward) -> forward -- (at or near or directed toward the front; "the forward section of the aircraft"; "a forward plunge down the stairs"; "forward motion")

Similarity of adj self-referent

1 sense of self-referent

Sense 1
reflexive, self-referent -- (referring back to itself)
       => backward (vs. forward) -- (directed or facing toward the back or rear; "a backward view")