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inhibition n

Inhibition means a feeling of personal restraint that prevents someone from acting freely or easily. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of inhibition

  • a feeling of personal restraint that prevents someone from acting freely or easily

Usage examples of inhibition

His fear of public speaking was an inhibition that kept him from applying for the job.

The workshop helped her overcome her inhibition about asking questions.

The child’s inhibition disappeared once the other students welcomed him.

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