inhibited

American  

[in-hib-i-tid] / ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. overly restrained.

2. Psychology. exhibiting inhibition.

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Other Word Forms

• overinhibited adjective
• semi-inhibited adjective

Etymology

Origin of inhibited

First recorded in 1960–65; inhibit + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

But he believes the tax system in the UK would have inhibited his growth and ability to take risks.

From BBC

BBC Sport looks at the factors that inhibited one of England's most talented group of players.

From BBC

"With a constrained Assembly mandate additional legislation beyond that already scheduled is unfortunately inhibited," it added.

From BBC

Despite being shy and inhibited, he began “moonlighting” in the drama department, where, he later wrote, he found himself “fast losing my heart to drama.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Ebenezer said he and his staff needed to be "allowed to do what we need to do and not be inhibited by ridiculous bureaucracy".

From BBC