repressed — having desires, feelings, or memories that are kept unconsciously in the mind
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having desires, feelings, or memories that are kept unconsciously in the mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈprest/
Korean meaning: 억압된, 억제된
Korean pronunciation: 리**프레**스트
Example Sentences
- After years of therapy, she finally dealt with her repressed childhood trauma.
- His repressed feelings suddenly exploded like a shaken soda bottle.
- The repressed Victorian society had many unspoken rules about behavior.
repressed
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈprest//
having desires, feelings, or memories that are kept unconsciously in the mind
having desires, feelings, or memories that are kept unconsciously in the mind
What's repressed must be expressed to heal the stressed!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '다시 뒤로 밀어내다'라는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 마치 감정을 마음 깊숙한 곳으로 다시 밀어 넣는 것과 같습니다.
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📝Examples
“After years of therapy, she finally dealt with her repressed childhood trauma.”
“His repressed feelings suddenly exploded like a shaken soda bottle.”
“The repressed Victorian society had many unspoken rules about behavior.”
“He was so emotionally repressed that he cried at TV commercials but not at his own wedding.”
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