Inhibitory (Adjective)
Meaning
Restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibitory discipline".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The school's strict uniform policy had an inhibitory effect on students' ability to express themselves creatively.
- Her parents' constant criticism had an inhibitory impact on her confidence in public speaking.
- The tightly packed schedule left little room for spontaneity and had an overall inhibitory effect on the team's morale.
- The new laws imposed an inhibitory atmosphere on free speech, causing many people to think twice before expressing their opinions.
- The austere environment of the boarding school had an inhibitory influence on the students, suppressing their desire for self-expression.