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pent-up
01
(of an emotion, etc.) restrained or restricted, often due to external factors
02
keeping emotions, desires, etc. inside and not releasing or expressing them outwardly
Example
His pent-up frustration finally erupted during the heated argument with his colleague.
After weeks of rainy weather, the children had a pent-up desire to play outside in the sunshine.
The long commute to work led to a pent-up feeling of stress and exhaustion by the end of the week.
The actor's pent-up excitement before the big premiere was palpable as he paced nervously backstage.
The therapist encouraged her to find healthy ways to release her pent-up emotions.
