Inhibited: meaning, definitions and examples
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inhibited
[ ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd ]
personal behavior
Inhibited refers to a state of being restricted, restrained, or held back, especially in expressing one’s feelings or thoughts. This can manifest as shyness, self-consciousness, or a reluctance to engage socially.
Synonyms
reserved, restrained, self-conscious, shy.
Examples of usage
- She felt inhibited in the large crowd.
- His inhibited personality made it hard for him to make friends.
- Inhibited responses can occur during stressful situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "inhibited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inibido
🇮🇳 रोका हुआ
🇩🇪 gehindert
🇮🇩 terhambat
🇺🇦 заблокований
🇵🇱 wstrzymany
🇯🇵 抑制された
🇫🇷 inhibé
🇪🇸 inhibido
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 억제된
🇸🇦 مُثَبَّط
🇨🇿 potlačený
🇸🇰 potlačený
🇨🇳 抑制的
🇸🇮 zaviran
🇮🇸 hamlaður
🇰🇿 тосқауыл қойылған
🇬🇪 შეზღუდული
🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 inhibido
Etymology
The word 'inhibited' comes from the Latin 'inhibitus', which is the past participle of 'inhibere' meaning 'to hold back'. The prefix 'in-' typically implies negation or opposition, while 'habere' means 'to hold'. The evolution of the word has seen its transition from the strict physical sense of holding back to a broader psychological meaning related to self-restraint and control of one’s actions or expressions. The term has been used since the 16th century in English and has primarily maintained its connection to feelings of restriction or constraint in various contexts, especially in social situations.