Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt.ɪŋ/
verb to restrain, prevent, or hinder
A1 Loud noises can be inhibiting for some people.
A2 Fear of failure is inhibiting her from trying new things.
B1 The strict rules of the organization are inhibiting creativity.
B2 The lack of resources is inhibiting the company's growth.
C1 Her perfectionism is inhibiting her ability to delegate tasks.
C2 The complex regulations are inhibiting innovation in the industry.
adjective causing someone or something to be held back or restricted
A1 The inhibiting fear of failure prevented him from trying new things.
A2 Her shyness was inhibiting her ability to make friends.
B1 The strict rules were inhibiting creativity in the workplace.
B2 The lack of resources was inhibiting the company's growth.
C1 The inhibiting factors were carefully analyzed before making a decision.
C2 His perfectionist tendencies were inhibiting his ability to delegate tasks effectively.
formal The medication works by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
informal Eating too much junk food can end up inhibiting your weight loss progress.
slang His fear of failure is inhibiting him from taking risks and trying new things.
figurative The dark clouds looming overhead were inhibiting the sun's rays from reaching the ground.
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