uninhibited

[ uhn-in-hib-i-tid ]

adjective

1. not inhibited inhibit or restricted:

   uninhibited freedom to act.

2. not restrained by social convention or usage; unconstrained:

   an uninhibited discussion of the causes of divorce.

uninhibited

/ ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd /

adjective

1. lacking in inhibitions or restraint

Other Words From

• unin·hibit·ed·ly adverb
• unin·hibit·ed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uninhibited¹

First recorded in 1905–10; un- ¹ + inhibit + -ed ²

Example Sentences

She previously told GQ that the show's success relies on its uninhibited feel, calling it the "locker room environment translated onto television" - mirroring the personality-driven tone younger audiences are used to from online sports content.

From BBC

They're mostly excited that his gross and uninhibited talk triggers the liberals.

From Salon

“It’s a Ugly Come Up” is so feral, so brazenly uninhibited, that Schoolboy Q’s “Blue Lips” seems almost family-friendly by comparison.

From Los Angeles Times

Dederich described the Game as “a gimmick that no one else seems to have,” predicated on “uninhibited conversations, yelling, castigation, aggression, lying. Anything goes short of physical violence or threats of physical violence.”

From Los Angeles Times

“People must be able to communicate freely, uninhibited by the fear of retribution in the form of a defamation suit,” Newby said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• candid
• relaxed
• spontaneous
• unbridled
• unrestrained
• unrestricted