uninhibited

adjective

un·​in·​hib·​it·​ed ˌən-in-ˈhi-bə-təd How to pronounce uninhibited (audio)
: free from inhibition
uninhibited exuberance
also : boisterously informal
a festive uninhibited party
uninhibitedly adverb
uninhibitedness noun

Examples of uninhibited in a Sentence

She's very uninhibited and is always the life of the party. an uninhibited child who laughed and cried with equal abandon
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Her characters, including Belinda and Insecure’s hilariously uninhibited Kelli, are often frustratingly scarce within their respective series. Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025 This aligns perfectly with Venus in Aries’ love for uninhibited self-expression. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out. Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025 For fashion enthusiasts seeking to experience the brand firsthand, the flagship store promises to be a destination that celebrates the spirit of creative expression and uninhibited style that has become Ann Andelman’s hallmark. Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninhibited

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninhibited was in 1880

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“Uninhibited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninhibited. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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uninhibited

adjective
un·​in·​hib·​it·​ed ˌən-in-ˈhib-ət-əd How to pronounce uninhibited (audio)
: not inhibited
especially : marked by an open showing of feelings and informal behavior
an uninhibited party
uninhibitedly adverb

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