inhibitions

noun

plural of inhibition
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 In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 Many visual motifs emerge, most notably the men in the crowd who shed any inhibitions to cry, dance, and belt the songs at the top of their lungs. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 As art and its creators have shed their inhibitions in this post-Sadean world, politicians and cultural commentators have reliably lined up to condemn this total freedom of expression as being dangerous to society. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 June 2026 The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitions
  1. obstacles
  2. hurdles
  3. barriers
  4. obstructions
  5. embarrassments
Noun
  • If your balances aren't declining despite consistent payments and spending reductions, evaluate whether high interest charges, multiple obligations or insufficient cash flow are the underlying obstacles.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon Watch, a nonprofit focused on environmental protection and Indigenous rights, also welcomed Lula’s victory while warning of legislative obstacles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstacles
Noun
  • Those changes have created new hurdles for enrollment, according to experts.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • However, even if Tesla’s shareholders were to approve the merger, there are potentially regulatory hurdles abroad.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurdles
Noun
  • Yet when a safety issue arises, competitive barriers come down.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • As with many maturing technologies, experts say wellness devices have become cheaper and easier to produce, lowering the barriers to entry.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of barriers
Noun
  • Police reported 26 arrests during Wednesday night’s operations and said all roads were clear of obstructions Thursday morning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Jerome noticed several obstructions in the road while biking.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of obstructions
Noun
  • Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of embarrassments

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