Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pent-up energy
noun
/ˌpɛnt ʌp ˈɛnɚdʒi/
Definition
Energy that has been restrained or not fully expressed.
Examples
- After weeks of study, she felt a surge of pent-up energy as she left the library.
- The athlete channeled his pent-up energy into a powerful performance.
Meaning
Pent-up energy refers to physical or emotional energy that has been accumulated and is unable to be released or expressed.
Synonyms
- suppressed energy
- restrained energy
- stifled energy
