Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pent-up-frustration

Noun

/ˈpɛnt ʌp frʌsˈtreɪʃən/

Definition

A buildup of emotional distress or irritation that has not been expressed or resolved.

Examples

After weeks of work without a break, she felt a wave of pent-up frustration.
His pent-up frustration erupted during the team meeting.
The long delays contributed to her pent-up frustration with the travel situation.

Meaning

Pent-up frustration refers to feelings of anger, annoyance, or dissatisfaction that have accumulated over time due to a lack of opportunity to express or address them.