Definitions

uninhibited

[uhn-in-hib-i-tid] / ˌʌn ɪnˈhɪb ɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

free and easy; without restraint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candid relaxed spontaneous unbridled unrestrained unrestricted

WEAK

audacious cut loose expansive fancy-free footloose frank free hanging out informal instinctive liberated natural no holds barred off the cuff open unchecked unconstrained uncontrolled uncurbed ungoverned unhampered unrepressed unreserved unself-conscious unsuppressed

Antonyms

WEAK

careful inhibited modest shy

Example Sentences

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The freedom to play uninhibited at the sport's most iconic tournament, no longer weighed down by hope, expectation and history.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

And these kids, they just want something that’s more raw and honest and uninhibited than what the adults can give them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Just as texture is now the telltale sign of a real photograph, finally giving pores and wrinkles the promotion to a customer-facing role they deserve, linguistic variety and uninhibited honesty will become certificates of authenticity.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

There is a playful metafictional aspect to the movie, as well as a chilling feeling of isolation and a gleefully uninhibited performance from Mr. Neill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

“Cruel?” asked Colonel Kom with cold good humor, frightened only momentarily by the uninhibited vehemence of Dunbar’s hostility.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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