inhibition
noun [C or U] /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɪn.ɪ-/Definition
C2 a feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want: After a couple of drinks he lost his inhibition and started talking and laughing loudly. She was determined to shed her inhibitions and have a good time.Shy and modestAnxious and worried
(Definition of inhibition noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bashful adjective
- be backward in coming forward idiom
- crawl/go/retreat/retire into your shell idiom
- diffident adjective
- efface verb (BE MODEST)
- humble adjective
- inhibited adjective
- introvert noun
- modest adjective (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)
- modest adjective (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL)
- modesty noun (QUIET SUCCESS)
- private adjective (PERSONAL)
- retiring adjective (SHY)
- shrinking violet noun
- shyly adverb
- shyness noun
- unassuming adjective
- wallflower noun (SHY PERSON)
- withdraw verb (STOP CONTACT)
- withdrawal noun (NO CONTACT)
Topic:
Shy and modest
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