Inhibited

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪd/

Inhibited (adjective)

  1. Feeling shy or unable to express thoughts and feelings freely.
  2. Having limits that prevent full expression or action.

Examples

  • The child was inhibited during the presentation, avoiding eye contact.
  • The project was inhibited by a lack of funding, delaying its progress.

Common collocations: feel inhibited, become inhibited, inhibited growth, inhibited access

Synonyms of Inhibited

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Inhibited

  • — Describes someone who expresses themselves freely without restraint.
  • — Indicates a person who openly shares their feelings and thoughts.