Pent-up Adjective - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of pent-up adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pent-up adjective  /ˌpent ˈʌp/  /ˌpent ˈʌp/ jump to other results
  1. (of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released
    • pent-up frustration/energy

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  2. having feelings that you cannot express
    • She was too pent-up to speak.
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