a temporary loss of inhibition, caused by an outside stimulus such as alcohol or a drug
disinhibition in American English
(dɪsˌɪnɪˈbɪʃən, -ˌɪnhɪ-, ˌdɪsɪn-)
noun
1. Psychology
a temporary loss of inhibition caused by an outside stimulus
2. Chemistry
removal of an inhibitor
Word origin
[1925–30; dis-1 + inhibition]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: chain reaction, decibel, gimmick, recycle, turnaround
Examples of 'disinhibition' in a sentence
disinhibition
Your good mood is likely to be the result of 'disinhibition'.
The Sun (2012)
The psychiatric term for it would be 'disinhibition'.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
With this level of disinhibition, the series is becoming unmissable.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Recent research has proved the 'disinhibition effect' that comes with online anonymity.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
So there are parallels between these cases and cases of artistic disinhibition.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
That combination of disinhibition, sensuality and relaxation is very rewarding.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Anonymous online commenting means that the public's disinhibition is out of control in somequarters.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, but it also leads to disinhibition, which can increase desire.