inhibited

adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

to a high degree

to a very high degree

to a small degree

to a small degree

to a moderate degree

specifically related to the expression of feelings

describes a state of being shy or restrained

describes the personal sensation of being shy or restrained

describes the process of changing to a state of being shy or restrained

describes the topic or subject that causes inhibition (e.g., about discussing politics)

describes the cause or agent of the inhibition (e.g., by her own lack of experience)

describes being prevented from doing something due to inhibition (e.g., from taking part)