Meaning of pent-up in English

1. Pronunciation

   /pɛntˈəp/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   pent-up

   Definitions

   1. characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

   Examples

   • « 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 turn »

   Synonyms

   • inhibited