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
The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions.
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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
The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
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
The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitions
Noun
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Already, the dune had swallowed up the northern part of the parking lot along with trees and other obstacles in its way.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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With so many preparation obstacles, Ghalenoei leaned on experience against Belgium, sending out the oldest starting 11 at a World Cup match since 1966, according to Opta.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Taking Ament would require belief that the shooting and strength questions are developmental hurdles, not glaring red flags.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Beyond institutional hurdles, players also faced a wave of sexist abuse online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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To have the best chance of viewing the planetary alignment, find a spot free of light pollution and a view of the horizon without obstructions like trees or tall buildings.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Not just crashes, but obstructions, emergency scene conflicts, unexpected stops in travel lanes and response-time performance.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But through all embarrassments, fans still flocked to the Garden.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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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
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