Definitions

pent-up

[pent-uhp] / ˈpɛntˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

held within

Synonyms

STRONGEST

repressed stifled suppressed

WEAK

bottled-up bridled checked constrained curbed held in check held-back inhibited restrained restricted smothered

Antonyms

WEAK

public released

Example Sentences

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Gen. Harris, there was no lack of pent-up ambition.

From Los Angeles Times

Advocates gave a “know your rights” workshop and Amalfitano led a piñata bashing, what the store owner called “a communal form of catharsis,” encouraging students to let out pent-up emotions in a safe way.

From Los Angeles Times

Mexican assets have been rocking nonetheless, lifted by the global tide of a weakening dollar and pent-up demand for emerging markets.

From Barron's

Fund managers say inflows still far outweigh redemption requests, reflecting pent-up demand from wealthy individuals, most of whom still don’t own much private-credit.

From The Wall Street Journal

"After a loss when everyone's hurting and when we didn't really get to play, we all have that pent-up frustration and energy," says Jones.

From BBC