inhibitions

noun

plural of inhibition
as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult without the inhibition of their jackets, the boys were able to wrestle more vigorously

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Recent Examples of inhibitions Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 June 2026 The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 Shrug off inhibitions and break the ice as the moon and Uranus harmonize. — Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Beyondthe security gates and ID checkpoints, inhibitions loosen and time flows differently. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026 However, the unique culture of our city often overpowers these inhibitions, and the sight of NYPD officers patrolling as modern-day knights on horseback is a reassuring testament to that strength. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Whereas Phoebe lacks inhibitions, Valerie is plagued by them, and the contrasting sitcom formats of Friends (multi-cam) and The Comeback (mockumentary) call for totally different performance styles. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026 Each spring, otherwise reasonable home cooks lose all inhibitions at the first sight of ramps at the farmers market. — Kelly Vaughan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Metallica plays on the stereo while Garcia and Huerta operate like two rock stars with no inhibitions in the kitchen. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitions
  1. obstacles
  2. hurdles
  3. barriers
  4. obstructions
  5. embarrassments
Noun
  • The hero’s victory comes not from acquiring gold but from confronting inner obstacles and emerging with a deeper understanding of themselves.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Lack of trust and resistance from locals remain one of the biggest obstacles to containing the outbreak, according to authorities and health workers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of obstacles
Noun
  • Unfortunately, there have been a few hurdles with getting more than 13,000 pounds of candy through the border.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Despite these hurdles, industry experts believe these new strategies are essential for consistent reach in 2026.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of hurdles
Noun
  • The data reaches only people who use cards and apps, and the hardest barriers are consent, privacy law and access to records held by companies rather than health agencies.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The venue launched careers, broke genre barriers, and helped cement Austin’s identity as the Live Music Capital of the World.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of barriers
Noun
  • Cameras mounted on city vehicles and Chicago Transit Authority buses capture the obstructions, and tickets are issued by the city’s Department of Finance.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • Also, check to ensure the work material is free of any obstructions from underneath.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of obstructions
Noun
  • Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
  • The order to whitewash America’s historic sites of anything less than rosy about the nation’s past has led to some predictable embarrassments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Definition of embarrassments

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