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English adjective: pent-up

1. pent-up characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions


SamplesHer severe upbringing had left her inhibited.
A very inhibited young man, anxious and ill at ease.
Their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions.
Repressed rage turned his face scarlet.


Synonymsrepressed


Similarinhibited


Antonymsuninhibited









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