inhibited

[ in-hib-i-tid ]

adjective

1. overly restrained.
2. Psychology. exhibiting inhibition.

Other Words From

• o·ver·in·hib·it·ed adjective
• sem·i-in·hib·it·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhibited¹

First recorded in 1960–65; inhibit + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

With Harris — his fellow Californian and longtime Democratic ally — not running for reelection in 2028, Newsom won’t feel politically and morally inhibited from entering the race.

From Los Angeles Times

“A significant majority of practicing OB-GYN physicians surveyed believe that the Texas abortion laws have inhibited their ability to provide highest-quality and medically necessary care to their patients,” the study states.

From Salon

Reece was diagnosed with an obstruction which inhibited the flow of urine from his kidney.

From BBC

Rising temperatures have inhibited the growth of cherries and made trees more vulnerable to diseases and pests.

From Salon

The research team then tested the innovative treatment in mice and in human-derived melanoma cells in the lab and found that the tyrosine nanomicelles reactivated dormant metabolic pathways, triggered melanin synthesis, and inhibited tumour growth.

From Science Daily