English adjective: repressed | |||
1. | repressed characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions | ||
Samples | Her 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. | ||
Synonyms | pent-up | ||
Similar | inhibited | ||
Antonyms | uninhibited | ||