adjective

uninhibited

Uninhibited (adjective) means behaving freely and openly, without holding back out of shyness or self-consciousness. Example: “The dancers moved with uninhibited energy.”

adjective

Behaving freely and openly, without holding back out of shyness or self-consciousness.

"The dancers moved with uninhibited energy."

"A few drinks made him a lot more uninhibited at parties."

How to use uninhibited

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFree and unrestrained, with no self-conscious holding back.

Common pairings

uninhibited laughter wild and uninhibited

Word forms

more uninhibited comparative, most uninhibited superlative

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Etymology

From un- + inhibited.

Rhymes for uninhibited

cited united edited suited indited excited limited invited visited spirited credited reunited

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uninhibited” mean?

The word “uninhibited” means behaving freely and openly, without holding back out of shyness or self-consciousness. In plain terms, free and unrestrained, with no self-conscious holding back.

How do you use “uninhibited” in a sentence?

Here is “uninhibited” used in a sentence: “The dancers moved with uninhibited energy.”

What part of speech is “uninhibited”?

“Uninhibited” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of uninhibited?

"uninhibited" (adjective) means behaving freely and openly, without holding back out of shyness or self-consciousness.