disinhibition

[ dis-in-i-bish-uhn, -in-hi-, dis-in- ]

noun

1. Psychology. a temporary loss of inhibition caused by an outside stimulus.
2. Chemistry. removal of an inhibitor.

disinhibition

/ ˌdɪsɪnɪˈbɪʃən; -ɪnhɪ- /

noun

1. psychol a temporary loss of inhibition, caused by an outside stimulus such as alcohol or a drug

Word History and Origins

Origin of disinhibition¹

First recorded in 1925–30; dis- ¹ + inhibition

Example Sentences

The press is finally starting to report how much Trump's behavior aligns with what medical experts cite as signs of age-related cognitive decline: such as disinhibition, confusion and erratic moods.

From Salon

The results suggested that increased levels of meanness and disinhibition could explain the variance in self-reported antisocial behaviors, such as aggression, rule-breaking and drug-taking.

From Scientific American

Disinhibition shows itself as a lack of impulse control.

From Scientific American

But add boldness to high degrees of meanness and disinhibition, Patrick says, and you could have a psychopath who’s more able to use their social confidence to mask the extremes of their behavior and so excel in leadership positions.

From Scientific American

The traditional model of a psychopathic mind focuses on meanness and disinhibition.

From Scientific American