Word
uninhibited
Phoneticsun·in·hib·it·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɪnhˈɪbɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. free and open in what you say or do, without feeling shy or worried about what other people think.
adj. Free from self-consciousness or social restraint in expressing thoughts, feelings, or behaviour. Often describes laughter, conversation, creativity, or physical movement.
Examples
“The children play with uninhibited joy in the park.”
“During the party, guests joined in uninhibited dancing once the live band started playing.”
“Her uninhibited laughter filled the quiet gallery, drawing smiles from strangers who recognised a rare freedom from self-consciousness.”
Examples
simple
“The children play with uninhibited joy in the park.”
contextual
“During the party, guests joined in uninhibited dancing once the live band started playing.”
complex
“Her uninhibited laughter filled the quiet gallery, drawing smiles from strangers who recognised a rare freedom from self-consciousness.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “uninhibited” in context.
Verb
01. become uninhibited
“He becomes uninhibited as soon as he picks up a guitar.”
verb + adj
02. feel uninhibited
“People tend to feel uninhibited when chatting anonymously online.”
verb + adj
03. remain uninhibited
“Despite fame, she remains uninhibited in interviews.”
verb + adj
04. seem uninhibited
“She seemed uninhibited discussing personal issues with strangers.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. completely uninhibited
“After two glasses of wine, she became completely uninhibited on the dance floor.”
adv + adj
06. remarkably uninhibited
“His interview was remarkably uninhibited for a senior politician.”
adv + adj
07. sexually uninhibited
“The novel portrays a sexually uninhibited generation in 1970s London.”
adv + adj
08. totally uninhibited
“The children were totally uninhibited as they played in the fountain.”
adv + adj
09. completely uninhibited on stage
“She is shy offstage but completely uninhibited on stage.”
10. enjoy uninhibited laughter with friends
“They enjoyed uninhibited laughter with friends late into the night.”
11. feel totally uninhibited together
“Old friends often feel totally uninhibited together.”
12. remarkably uninhibited discussion of politics
“The podcast features a remarkably uninhibited discussion of politics.”
Real-World Examples
“Anyone who has ever woken up with a hangover will recognize its physical and psychological effects: headache, nausea, self-loathing, regret and perhaps even some shame at the uninhibited behavior that accompanied the intoxication.” “When it comes to letting her hair down, Akhmetshina is suitably uninhibited in a sensual Bésame mucho.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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