adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of inhibit form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Reserved or repressed, prone to quiet, inexpressive behavior.

Adjective

1. 1
   held back or restrained or prevented wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

repressedabashedarrestedbridledcharycold

Antonyms

All antonyms

wantonuninhibited

Example

More examples

"Stella proved to be far more inhibited than her more adventurous father."

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