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Inhibitions Meaning in English

word · lemma: inhibition

ˌɪnəˈbɪʃənz/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz
in-uh-BISH-enz
ɪnhɪbˈɪʃənz
in-hib-ISH-enz

Definición

Feelings or thoughts that make you unable to express yourself freely or do certain things because you are shy or worried about what others will think.

Uso & Matices

Usually used in the plural form; common phrases: 'lose your inhibitions', 'social inhibitions.' Often spoken of in the context of confidence, social settings, or alcohol lowering inhibitions. Do not confuse with 'prohibitions' (rules forbidding something).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He has many inhibitions when he speaks in public.

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Children often have fewer inhibitions than adults.

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Music can help people lose their inhibitions.

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A few jokes broke the ice and everyone dropped their inhibitions.

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Alcohol can lower people's inhibitions at parties.

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She finally let go of her inhibitions and started dancing like nobody was watching.

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