inhibited 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of inhibitednext
as in restrained

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inhibited

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verb

past tense of inhibit
1
as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning

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2
as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations

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3
as in dissuaded
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action a fundamental sense of propriety should have inhibited you from making a drunken spectacle of yourself

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibited
  1. restrained
  2. aloof
  3. contained
  4. discouraged
  5. introverted
  6. deterred
  7. reserved
  8. obstructed
Adjective
  • Madison plays Ani with her heart incrementally open and then slammed shut, her emotions playing out all over her face; Borisov is more laconic and more restrained.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In the first half of the City game, Palmer seemed more restrained in his starting position wide on the right, illustrated by the touch map below.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • In his 1986 work Talent, David Robbins depicted the ’80s artist as a less aloof and rarefied figure than his bohemian predecessors, with a career rather than a calling.
    Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Her compatriots found her aloof, and some wanted to hurt her.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of aloof
Verb
  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The report found Quan’s system contained a toxic mix of drugs at the time of his death, which included fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine and THC.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of contained
Verb
  • The defense, which is being led by Republican lawmakers, insists that while the funding system could be improved, the state does approve most projects (though the districts countered by saying they’ve been discouraged from even applying).
    Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Nvidia’s share price has taken a knock, and its Chinese chipmaking rivals have soared, after Beijing reportedly discouraged Chinese AI companies from buying Nvidia’s chips.
    David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • This emotional intelligence is a critical component of effective leadership, helping introverted leaders build stronger relationships with their team members.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The film centers on Francesco, an introverted guy, born in a village surrounded by nature in the mountains of Calabria.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Definition of introverted
Verb
  • Detroit has taken a number of unique steps that police say have deterred crime, including facilitating the installation of cameras at more than 1,000 gas stations and other businesses in high-crime neighborhoods.
    Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Gone are the calls to boycott elections and the looming terrorist threats which once deterred people from the polls, and many Kashmiris are feeling energized by a wave of 346 independent candidates challenging the region’s traditional parties.
    Fahad Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of deterred
Adjective
  • This isn’t just due to Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsements or Kamala Harris’s reserved nod to the industry.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After the plea, Huey, wearing a brown suit, made a short, reserved statement.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of reserved
Verb
  • There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box.
    Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of obstructed
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