uninhibited — expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The toddler's uninhibited joy at seeing bubbles made everyone smile.
- His uninhibited karaoke performance of 'Let It Go' brought the house down.
- She felt uninhibited in expressing her opinions during the debate.
uninhibited
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/]
expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint
She danced uninhibited across the empty beach at sunset, arms wild and free.
What was prohibited becomes exhibited when uninhibited!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'inhibere' (to restrain, suppress), meaning 'not restrained' or 'not suppressed'. The word describes a state of freedom from constraint, like an unrestricted force unimpeded by barriers.
Breakdown
un- (not) + inhibit (from Latin inhibere: in- (in, into) + habere (to hold)) + -ed (adjective suffix). The prefix 'un-' negates the past participle 'inhibited', expressing freedom from suppression or restraint.
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📝Examples
“The toddler's uninhibited joy at seeing bubbles made everyone smile.”
“His uninhibited karaoke performance of 'Let It Go' brought the house down.”
“She felt uninhibited in expressing her opinions during the debate.”
“After winning the lottery, his uninhibited shopping spree lasted three days.”
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