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Kept hidden or unexpressed, especially feelings or memories.
Examples
His laughter hid a repressed sadness that few noticed.
His laughter hid a repressed sadness that few noticed.
The diary revealed repressed feelings that the author never voiced.
The diary revealed repressed feelings that the author never voiced.
His repressed manner of dress shocked the flamboyant crowd.
His repressed manner of dress shocked the flamboyant crowd.
The town’s repressed customs made outsiders feel uncomfortable.
The town’s repressed customs made outsiders feel uncomfortable.
When the conversation turned to love, her repressed tone showed she was uneasy.
When the conversation turned to love, her repressed tone showed she was uneasy.
Similar words
unacknowledged
subdued
stuffy
prude
hidden
tight-laced
reserved
unexpressed
puritanical
concealed
Meanings
Examples
She repressed the memory of the accident for years.
She repressed the memory of the accident for years.
His laughter hid a repressed sadness that few noticed.
His laughter hid a repressed sadness that few noticed.
The diary revealed repressed feelings that the author never voiced.
The diary revealed repressed feelings that the author never voiced.
Therapy helped her bring repressed thoughts into the open.
Therapy helped her bring repressed thoughts into the open.
Even after the war, many veterans lived with repressed trauma.
Even after the war, many veterans lived with repressed trauma.
Similar words
suppressed
subdued
concealed
hidden
unacknowledged
unexpressed
Examples
The town’s repressed customs made outsiders feel uncomfortable.
The town’s repressed customs made outsiders feel uncomfortable.
She grew up in a repressed household where jokes were rarely heard.
She grew up in a repressed household where jokes were rarely heard.
His repressed manner of dress shocked the flamboyant crowd.
His repressed manner of dress shocked the flamboyant crowd.
Critics called the era’s art repressed, lacking bold expression.
Critics called the era’s art repressed, lacking bold expression.
When the conversation turned to love, her repressed tone showed she was uneasy.
When the conversation turned to love, her repressed tone showed she was uneasy.
Similar words
conservative
puritanical
stuffy
tight-laced
reserved
prude
FAQ
What does repressed mean?
The adjective repressed means kept hidden or unexpressed, especially feelings, memories, or desires.
How is repressed used in psychology?
In psychology, repressed describes emotions or memories that have been hidden or controlled by psychological repression.
What are some synonyms for repressed in the psychological sense?
Synonyms include suppressed, subdued, concealed, hidden, unacknowledged, and unexpressed.
What does it mean when a person or society is described as repressed in a cultural context?
It means the person or society is overly restrained, modest, or lacking open expression.
How does repressed differ from suppressed?
Repressed implies a deeper, often unconscious hiding, while suppressed suggests a more conscious effort to keep something out.
Can repressed describe a society?
Yes, repressed can describe a society that is excessively restrained or conservative.
Is repressed considered a neutral or a negative term?
Repressed is listed as neutral in both its psychological and cultural uses.
What part of speech is repressed?
Repressed functions as an adjective.
Does repressed have any verb forms?
No verb forms are listed for repressed.
How can I tell if a feeling is repressed?
If a feeling is hidden, unexpressed, and not consciously acknowledged, it may be repressed.
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