inhibition — the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 억제, 금지; 수줍음, 자제심
Korean pronunciation: 인히**비**션
Example Sentences
- After a few drinks, his inhibitions disappeared and he started singing karaoke loudly.
- The drug works by inhibition of certain brain chemicals.
- Her childhood shyness created lifelong social inhibitions.
inhibition
NOUN//ˌɪnhɪˈbɪʃən//
the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
the action of inhibiting or state of being inhibited; a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
Her ambition fights inhibition at the exhibition!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '금지하다, 막다'는 의미의 'inhibere'에서 유래했습니다. 마치 강력한 방패로 무언가를 차단하는 이미지입니다.
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📝Examples
“After a few drinks, his inhibitions disappeared and he started singing karaoke loudly.”
“The drug works by inhibition of certain brain chemicals.”
“Her childhood shyness created lifelong social inhibitions.”
“The comedian's lack of inhibition made the audience both laugh and cringe.”
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