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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"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

There is fundamental pent-up demand for home improvement that should uncoil as housing turnover improves.

From Barron's

But the large cushion of pent-up demand is part of what has made scarcity-based brands a great long-term investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

They've been touted as one way to alleviate stress and release pent-up anger.

From BBC

In general, mortgage brokers have suggested there is some pent-up demand among potential buyers who were waiting for the Budget and the festive period to be over before making firm plans to move.

From BBC