holds back (Meaning)
holds back
to refrain from revealing or parting with, to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level, something held back, to keep oneself in check, to refrain from revealing or parting with something, the act of holding back, to keep from revealing or giving, to hinder the progress or achievement of, to make difficult the progress or achievement of, something that retains or restrains
Synonyms & Antonyms of holds back
holds back Sentence Examples
- The weight of societal expectations holds back many individuals from pursuing their true passions.
- A lack of confidence holds back students from reaching their full academic potential.
- Financial constraints hold back aspiring entrepreneurs from starting their own businesses.
- Fear of failure holds back people from taking risks and embracing new challenges.
- Procrastination holds back projects from being completed on time.
- Poor time management holds back individuals from accomplishing all their tasks effectively.
- A negative attitude holds back people from seeing the opportunities that are available to them.
- Prejudice holds back society from embracing diversity and creating a more inclusive world.
- The weight of societal norms holds back individuals from expressing their true selves.
- Environmental degradation holds back future generations from enjoying a healthy and prosperous planet.
FAQs About the word holds back
to refrain from revealing or parting with, to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level, something held back, to keep oneself in check, to refrain
impedes, embarrasses,hampers, interferes (with), hinders, obstructs, cramps one's style, stymies, constrains, delays
helps, opens, facilitates, assists, aids, releases, liberates,makes way, clears, unties
The weight of societal expectations holds back many individuals from pursuing their true passions.
A lack of confidence holds back students from reaching their full academic potential.
Financial constraints hold back aspiring entrepreneurs from starting their own businesses.
Fear of failure holds back people from taking risks and embracing new challenges.
