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
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.
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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
The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
That’s when the two law enforcement officers drink and dance up a storm, and the tune of a slow country song strips away their inhibitions.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
In a race to find out who caused this marital mayhem, emotions will be high, inhibitions will be low, and everyone will have access to an open bar.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Narcissists sometimes get worse with age, as their remaining inhibitions fall away.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
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
The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
That’s when the two law enforcement officers drink and dance up a storm, and the tune of a slow country song strips away their inhibitions.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
In a race to find out who caused this marital mayhem, emotions will be high, inhibitions will be low, and everyone will have access to an open bar.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Narcissists sometimes get worse with age, as their remaining inhibitions fall away.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitions
Noun
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The obstacles along the way fueled Jones’ drive to succeed.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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With limited communication access inside Iran, the filmmakers faced significant logistical hurdles in bringing the film to Sundance.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the Scot hooked his second shot from a wet fairway on the 609-yard closing hole — a par 5 that yielded only 10 birdies in the final round — and even after getting relief from temporary immovable obstructions, MacIntyre could only hit wedge to 30 feet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But there are wild cards, including potential obstructions from Orion’s solar arrays or the body of the spacecraft and uncertainty about how well the vehicle can maintain a consistent orientation.—
Adam Bluestein,
Scientific American,
5 Apr. 2026
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The professional embarrassments even take place at the level of state supreme courts.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s not only because judges are fining more lawyers for their laziness, but because the publicity about these embarrassments has been inescapable.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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