uninhibited

adjective

un·​in·​hib·​it·​ed ˌən-in-ˈhi-bə-təd 

: free from inhibition

uninhibited exuberance

also : boisterously informal

a festive uninhibited party

uninhibitedly adverb

uninhibitedness noun

Synonyms of uninhibited

• emotional
• affectionate
• effusive
• loving
• unrestrained
• outgoing

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Lizzie and Bridget’s Relationship in Monster The show quickly portrays a dynamic between Lizzie and Bridget, with Bridget’s brash, uninhibited manner drawing out the more reserved and stoic Lizzie. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Leave it to the denim brand most synonymous with Y2K denim to bring back the early-2000s nightlife scene for New York Fashion Week—an era of uninhibited fun before social media and smartphones dominated the night. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Cuts to the former could sink them, while allowing the latter to go on uninhibited could put patients and payers underwater. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026

Though Williams’ movement appeared uninhibited throughout Tuesday’s match, an injury doesn’t come as a complete surprise. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uninhibited

• exhibited
• inhibited
• prohibited

Kids Definition

uninhibited

adjective

un·​in·​hib·​it·​ed ˌən-in-ˈhib-ət-əd 

: not inhibited

especially : marked by an open showing of feelings and informal behavior

an uninhibited party

uninhibitedly adverb