pent-up
adjective/ˌpent ˈʌp/
/ˌpent ˈʌp/
- (of feelings, energy, etc.) that cannot be expressed or released
- pent-up frustration/energy
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- having feelings that you cannot express
- She was too pent-up to speak.
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