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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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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One of Whaley’s biggest obstacles was learning how to use a computer to complete his schoolwork.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Local governments were handed extraordinary funding and broad flexibility to bypass traditional bureaucratic hurdles in the name of speed and compassion.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The British Government is desperate to make progress in tearing down trade barriers.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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While most Americans now live in states with some form of legal cannabis access, federal law continues to create significant barriers.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 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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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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The professional embarrassments even take place at the level of state supreme courts.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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