Learn English – Word for “the moment when you feel happy but deep down you are so scared to express that”

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Can anyone give one word substitution for the moment when you feel happy but deep down you are so scared to express that?

A lot of times there comes a moment when something so amazing happens with you and you want to laugh at your fullest but your inner self becomes scared so you either just smiles or shows no emotions.
For example this situation – he was there standing with friends and then one of his friends cracked a hilarious joke but he was not able to laugh because of the feeling of…. [word]…….

Don't assume that guy to be sad, loner etc. It will be great if someone gives a word for that whole feeling.

Best Answer

inhibition

Merriam Webster definition of inhbition

1 a : the act of inhibiting : the state of being inhibited

b : something that forbids, debars, or restricts

2 : an inner impediment to free activity, expression, or functioning:

a : a mental process imposing restraint upon behavior or another mental process (as a desire)

b : a restraining of the function of a bodily organ or an agent (as an enzyme)

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