Definition of Inhibition

a personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one from behaving naturally

Examples of Inhibition in a sentence

My inhibition makes me nervous about being watched so I try to blend into the scenery.  🔊

Because Rick is mentally retarded, he does not have the inhibition that stops him from walking around town in the nude.  🔊

I need to ignore my inhibition to be silent and stand up and make my opinions known.  🔊

As a result of being abused as a child, Mary has an inhibition which prevents her from being comfortable around men.  🔊

A glass of wine will decrease my inhibition of shyness and allow me to chat with other partygoers.  🔊

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