C1nounpsychology
US/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
a shy or nervous feeling that stops you from behaving naturally or saying what you want
In context
Drama classes helped her lose her inhibitions about speaking in public.
Alcohol lowers people's inhibitions, so they say things they later regret.
Children dance without inhibition until they start to worry about being watched.
Words that go with inhibition
verb + noun
- lose your inhibitionsA karaoke night can help you lose your inhibitions with new colleagues.
- lower inhibitionsTiredness can lower inhibitions just like alcohol does.
- overcome inhibitionsRole-play is a good way to overcome inhibitions in a language class.
noun + preposition
- without inhibitionThe kids sang without inhibition in front of their parents.
adjective + noun
- sexual inhibitionsThe therapist talked openly about anxiety and sexual inhibitions.