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- Dictionaryin·hib·it·ed/inˈhibədəd/
adjective
- 1. unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of self-consciousness or mental restraint: "I could never appear nude, I'm far too inhibited"
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Choose the Right Synonym for inhibit. forbid, prohibit, interdict, inhibit mean to debar one from doing something or to order that something not be done. forbid implies that the order is from one in authority and that obedience is expected. smoking is forbidden in the building.
adjective. uk / ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪd / us / ɪnˈhɪb.ə.t̬ɪd /. Add to word list. not confident enough to say or do what you want: The presence of strangers made her feel inhibited. Synonym. hung up informal. Opposite. uninhibited approving.
be inhibited (from) Some workers were inhibited (from speaking) by the presence of their managers. to slow down a process or the growth of something: This drug inhibits the growth of tumours .
1. a. To hold back; restrain: barricades that inhibited the movement of the crowd; a lack of knowledge that inhibited his inclination to ask questions. See Synonyms at restrain. b. To cause (a person) to behave in a restrained or self-conscious way: He felt inhibited by the presence of so many famous people.
Inhibited definition: overly restrained.. See examples of INHIBITED used in a sentence.
If you say that someone is inhibited, you mean they find it difficult to behave naturally and show their feelings.
Define inhibit. inhibit synonyms, inhibit pronunciation, inhibit translation, English dictionary definition of inhibit. hold in check, restrain: The police officer will inhibit rowdy behavior. Not to be confused with: inhabit – be present in, make one’s home or live in: I...
adjective. /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/ unable to relax or express your feelings in a natural way. She felt very inhibited by her own lack of experience. inhibited about (doing) something Boys are often more inhibited than girls about discussing their problems. inhibited from doing something No one should feel inhibited from taking part in the show.
inhibited meaning, definition, what is inhibited: too embarrassed or nervous to do or say ...: Learn more.
in•hib•it (in hib′ it), v.t. to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check (an action, impulse, etc.). to prohibit; forbid. Psychology to consciously or unconsciously suppress or restrain (psychologically or sociologically unacceptable behavior).
