pent-up

adjective9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

A situation in which consumers want to buy a product, but it is not available, leading to high demand when it becomes available.

A store of physical or mental energy that has not been used or released.

Strong feelings of anger that someone has not expressed.

Feelings of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something, which have not been expressed.

General feelings that have been suppressed and not shown.

An emotional state or reaction that has been held back.

Refers to aggressive feelings that have been held back or suppressed over time.

Violent, uncontrollable anger that has been held back.

Wild or violent anger that has been suppressed.