Definition

Not held back or restrained; free to express feelings or thoughts without inhibition.

Example

She felt unrepressed joy when she received the good news.

Conversation

I’ve been trying to express my feelings more openly lately.

That's great! It’s important to be unrepressed about emotions.

Yeah, I feel a lot lighter when I do that.

Absolutely! Being unrepressed can really improve your relationships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrepressed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "repressed" (from Latin "reprimere", meaning to hold back or suppress). The word "unrepressed" means not held back or suppressed, indicating a state of freedom or openness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') holding back or suppressing something ('repressed') — that's why unrepressed means free from suppression.

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