What is the meaning of pent-up?

adjective

  • Characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions.
    • usage: "her severe upbringing had left her inhibited"; "a very inhibited young man, anxious and ill at ease"; "their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions"; "repressed rage turned his face scarlet"
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