1. unable to act naturally or freely due to shyness or self-consciousness
He felt inhibited speaking in front of large audiences.
Ele se sentia inibido ao falar diante de grandes audiências.
2. restrained or suppressed, especially in terms of behavior or emotions
The strict upbringing left her feeling inhibited about expressing her opinions.
A educação rígida a deixou inibida para expressar suas opiniões.
3. prevented or slowed down, especially in scientific or chemical contexts
The enzyme's activity was inhibited by the presence of the chemical compound.
A atividade da enzima foi inibida pela presença do composto químico.