inhibitions (Meaning)
inhibitions
something that forbids, debars, or restricts, a neurotic restraint upon a normal or beneficial impulse or activity caused by psychological inner conflicts or by sociocultural forces of the environment, an inner force that prevents or makes difficult the free expression of thoughts, emotions, or desires, the act or an instance of inhibiting or the state of being inhibited, an inner impediment to free activity, expression, or functioning, interference with or retardation or prevention of a process or activity, a restraining of the function of a bodily organ or an agent (such as an enzyme), the act of inhibiting, a stopping or checking of a bodily action, a desirable restraint or check upon the free or spontaneous instincts or impulses of an individual guided or directed by the social and cultural forces of the environment, something that inhibits, a mental process imposing restraint upon behavior or another mental process (such as a desire)
Synonyms & Antonyms of inhibitions
inhibitions Sentence Examples
- Mika's inhibitions evaporated with the first sip of wine.
- The therapist urged Maria to confront her inhibitions head-on.
- The shy child's inhibitions melted away when surrounded by friends.
- Sarah's inhibitions prevented her from expressing her true feelings.
- The performance-enhancing drug boosted his confidence, reducing his inhibitions.
- Despite her inhibitions, Amelia mustered the courage to approach the stranger.
- Yoga and meditation helped reduce Carla's inhibitions and promote inner peace.
- Alcohol loosened his inhibitions, causing him to behave recklessly.
- The article explored the psychological factors behind social inhibitions.
- The motivational speaker encouraged the audience to embrace their dreams without letting inhibitions hold them back.
FAQs About the word inhibitions
something that forbids, debars, or restricts, a neurotic restraint upon a normal or beneficial impulse or activity caused by psychological inner conflicts or by
obstructions,obstacles, hurdles, embarrassments, barriers, loads, clogs, fetters, impediments, interferences
advantages, incentives, edges, stimulants, catalysts, spurs,stimuli,benefits, breaks, impetuses
Mika's inhibitions evaporated with the first sip of wine.
The therapist urged Maria to confront her inhibitions head-on.
The shy child's inhibitions melted away when surrounded by friends.
Sarah's inhibitions prevented her from expressing her true feelings.
