Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
verb to restrain, hinder, or prevent (an action or process)
A1 The shy student was inhibited to speak in front of the class.
A2 Her fear of failure inhibited her from trying new things.
B1 The strict rules in the office inhibited creativity among employees.
B2 His past experiences inhibited him from forming close relationships.
C1 The medication she was taking inhibited her ability to concentrate.
C2 The negative feedback from his boss inhibited his confidence in his work.
adjective feeling or showing restraint or inhibition
A1 She felt inhibited by the new environment.
A2 His shyness inhibited him from making new friends.
B1 The strict rules at work inhibited creativity.
B2 Her fear of failure inhibited her from taking risks in her career.
C1 The medication he was taking inhibited his ability to concentrate.
C2 The trauma he experienced as a child inhibited his emotional growth.
adverb in a restrained or inhibited manner
A1 She was too inhibited to speak up in front of the class.
A2 His shyness inhibited him from making new friends.
B1 The strict rules of the club inhibited her from fully enjoying the experience.
B2 The fear of failure inhibited him from taking risks in his career.
C1 Her perfectionism often inhibited her ability to relax and have fun.
C2 The cultural differences between them inhibited effective communication.
formal The growth of the bacteria was inhibited by the presence of the antibiotic.
informal Her fear of public speaking inhibited her from joining the debate club.
slang His nerves totally inhibited him from talking to his crush.
figurative The dark clouds inhibited the sun from shining through.
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