as in emotional
showing feeling freely
an uninhibited child who laughed and cried with equal abandon
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Recent Examples of uninhibited
Given advice by her uninhibited friend, Linda Barrett (Phoebe Cates), Stacy gets trapped in a love triangle with nice guy Mark Ratner (Brian Backer) and his more assured buddy Mike Damone (Robert Romanus).
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
This bright, fresh production, enhanced by projections and masks and dancing and some gloriously uninhibited performances, demonstrates the simple brilliance of Ionesco’s script.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
The question is whether the conditions for uninhibited and robust debate are quietly narrowing.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Hungarian Conceptual artist Dóra Maurer, whose fascination with movement and change undergirded a diverse practice marked by bright hues, simple shapes, and uninhibited experimentation, died on February 14.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
This bright, fresh production, enhanced by projections and masks and dancing and some gloriously uninhibited performances, demonstrates the simple brilliance of Ionesco’s script.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
The question is whether the conditions for uninhibited and robust debate are quietly narrowing.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Hungarian Conceptual artist Dóra Maurer, whose fascination with movement and change undergirded a diverse practice marked by bright hues, simple shapes, and uninhibited experimentation, died on February 14.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninhibited
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Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 4th House of Home, bringing attention to family logistics, living space, and the emotional weather behind closed doors.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Though not everyone will jump on board, aficionados of the panoply of Nightmare on Halloween the 13th knock-offs – and the diminishing returns that followed – will know the references and get the affectionate, tongue-in-cheek humor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Appearing to take Will Ferrell’s affectionate lampooning The Story of Fire Saga as a how-to guide, Finland has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink to bring the trophy home for the first time since Lordi in 2006.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Christopher Blocher’s advanced film instructor at Los Alamitos High couldn’t have been more effusive.—
Theresa Walker,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Researchers are focusing on the volcanoes of the Eastern Caribbean, which erupt relatively frequently and can quickly transition from effusive-style, lava-heavy eruptions to sudden, catastrophic, explosive ones.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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As such, a loving relationship will demand awareness that, sometimes, not every truth needs to be delivered in its rawest form.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.—
Zama Magudulela,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Alcaraz’s smile is wide and unrestrained, baring his teeth and his full lips—features he’s grown into since breaking into tennis as a teenager.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In a retirement account takeover, that could help flag suspicious money movement even if the recordkeeper misses the outgoing transfer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Fleming previously worked for the secretary of state's office while Brian Kemp, now the outgoing Republican governor, held the position.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Uninhibited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninhibited. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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