inhibitedness

[US]/[ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪdnəs]/
[UK]/[ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪdnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality or state of being inhibited; restraint in behavior, expression, or social interaction; shyness or self-conscious reserve that limits spontaneous action or speech; psychological tendency toward suppressing impulses, emotions, or responses

Phrases & Collocations

social inhibitedness

emotional inhibitedness

marked inhibitedness

mild inhibitedness

inhibitedness increases

inhibitedness decreased

reducing inhibitedness

overcoming inhibitedness

Example Sentences

his inhibitedness in meetings made it hard for him to share ideas.

her inhibitedness around strangers faded after a few friendly conversations.

the therapist helped him overcome inhibitedness and speak with confidence.

inhibitedness can be a barrier to networking in a new job.

she struggled with inhibitedness when asked to introduce herself.

his inhibitedness kept him from asking questions during the lecture.

they misread her inhibitedness as disinterest, but she was simply shy.

years of criticism reinforced his inhibitedness in social settings.

her inhibitedness gradually eased as the team became more supportive.

inhibitedness often shows up as avoidance of eye contact and small talk.

his inhibitedness was obvious, yet he listened carefully and took notes.

she tried to mask her inhibitedness with polite smiles and short answers.

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