Unrepressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrepressed

 

[ ˌʌnrɪˈprɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

psychology

Not restrained or inhibited by social conventions or personal inhibitions.

Synonyms

free, uncontrolled, uninhibited, unrestrained.

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Word Description / Examples
unrepressed

Used when someone is able to express their emotions and feelings openly without holding back.

  • She spoke her mind in an unrepressed manner, sharing her true feelings with the group
uninhibited

Used when someone acts naturally without any self-consciousness or restraint, often in a social or artistic context.

  • His uninhibited dancing at the party made everyone feel more relaxed and join in the fun
free

Used when referring to someone or something that is not restricted by any constraints, rules, or limitations.

  • After quitting her job, she felt free to travel the world and explore new opportunities
unrestrained

Used when something is not limited or regulated, often emphasizing the lack of any boundaries or restrictions.

  • She poured her unrestrained passion into her art, creating bold and vibrant paintings
uncontrolled

Used when something is not under control or discipline and can refer to emotions, actions, or situations. Often has a negative connotation.

  • The uncontrolled fire quickly spread through the forest, causing widespread devastation

Examples of usage

  • She had an unrepressed desire to travel the world.
  • His unrepressed emotions were evident in his passionate speech.
  • The therapist encouraged her to explore her unrepressed feelings.
  • The artist's unrepressed creativity knew no bounds.
  • Living an unrepressed life can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrepressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não reprimido

🇮🇳 अप्रकाशित

🇩🇪 ununterdrückt

🇮🇩 tidak tertekan

🇺🇦 незагнаний

🇵🇱 niepohamowany

🇯🇵 抑制されていない

🇫🇷 non réprimé

🇪🇸 no reprimido

🇹🇷 bastırılmamış

🇰🇷 억제되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مكبوت

🇨🇿 nepotlačený

🇸🇰 nepotlačený

🇨🇳 未受抑制

🇸🇮 nepotlačen

🇮🇸 óþvingaður

🇰🇿 басылмаған

🇬🇪 დაუკმაყოფილებელი

🇦🇿 bastırılmamış

🇲🇽 no reprimido

Etymology

The word 'unrepressed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'repressed', which comes from the Latin word 'repressus', past participle of 'reprimere' meaning 'to check, restrain'. In psychology, the concept of repression refers to the unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts or impulses. To be unrepressed is to be free from these inhibitions and constraints, allowing for a more open and honest expression of one's feelings and desires.

See also: irrepressible, repression, repressive, repressor.