inhibited

/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Unable to act naturally or express feelings freely, especially because of shyness or self-control.
    • He was too inhibited to dance at the party, even though he wanted to.
    • Many people feel inhibited when speaking in front of a large audience.
    • She grew up in a strict household and became very inhibited about showing emotion.
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