inhibition can make self-conscious unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.Inhibition refers to a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way. In some cases, it is merged with the concept of self-esteem. It refers to the practice of fortifying one’s defenses in order to safeguard one’s ego. Those with stronger self-esteem and ego are better equipped to tolerate threats to their survival and so have fewer defenses. Those with low self-esteem build barriers to safeguard what they believe to be a weak or fragile ego, or a lack of self-confidence in a circumstance or activity.