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inhibited adj

Inhibited means restrained or unable to act freely. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of inhibited

  • restrained or unable to act freely

Usage examples of inhibited

He felt inhibited at the party and spoke only when someone asked him a direct question.

The child’s inhibited behavior changed once she felt safe with the teacher.

Because cameras were recording, the participants became inhibited and less honest.

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