be inhibited

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

describes a state of being shy or restrained

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Examples (10)

  • He tends to be quite inhibited in large groups.
  • Don't let yourself be inhibited by fear of failure.
  • She seemed to be very inhibited during the presentation.
  • Children should not be inhibited from expressing their creativity.
  • I used to be rather inhibited about speaking in public.
  • He will always be inhibited if he feels judged.
  • It's natural to be slightly inhibited when meeting new people.
  • The artist refused to be inhibited by conventional rules.
  • Some people can be easily inhibited by criticism.
  • We were advised not to be inhibited in our discussions.