inhibition (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/
Definition
A feeling of shyness or embarrassment that stops you from doing or saying what you want.
Examples
She overcame her inhibitions and sang karaoke for the first time.
Alcohol can lower people's inhibitions, making them more outgoing.
His natural inhibition prevented him from asking for help.
How to Use inhibition
- inhibition about (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of shyness or reluctance concerning a particular action or topic. — "She had an inhibition about discussing her personal feelings."
- lack of inhibition (collocation)
- The absence of shyness or self-consciousness, leading to free behavior. — "His lack of inhibition made him a very entertaining performer."
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