uninhibited

American  

[uhn-in-hib-i-tid] / ˌʌn ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. not inhibited inhibit or restricted.

   uninhibited freedom to act.

2. not restrained by social convention or usage; unconstrained.

   an uninhibited discussion of the causes of divorce.

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uninhibited British  

/ ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd /

adjective

1. lacking in inhibitions or restraint

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Other Word Forms

• uninhibitedly adverb
• uninhibitedness noun

Etymology

Origin of uninhibited

First recorded in 1905–10; un- ¹ + inhibit + -ed ²

Example Sentences

There is a playful metafictional aspect to the movie, as well as a chilling feeling of isolation and a gleefully uninhibited performance from Mr. Neill.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both are emblems of his childhood, he says, describing a time of “total love and sun and just uninhibited joy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Bioh and White lean into the theatricality of a space where Black women are allowed to uninhibitedly be themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

The problem with dipping your toe into the dark pool of uninhibited rage is that its roiling waters are both horrific and fascinating.

From Salon

It was during the same event that he lamented that the Allies prevailed on D-Day, suggesting the 78-year-old was in one of his increasingly common moments of uninhibited honesty.

From Salon

Related Words

• candid
• relaxed
• spontaneous
• unbridled
• unrestrained
• unrestricted