Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pent-up anger

phrase

/pɛnt ʌp ˈæŋɡər/

Definition

A strong feeling of anger that has been suppressed or held back for a period of time.

Examples

After weeks of stress at work, she felt a surge of pent-up anger that she needed to release.
His pent-up anger finally erupted during the team meeting.
It’s important to find healthy ways to manage pent-up anger before it becomes overwhelming.

Meaning

Pent-up anger refers to the emotional state of being angry but not expressing that anger, which can build up internally and lead to frustration or explosive outbursts when finally released.