unrepressed
Not held back
Unrepressed describes emotions, impulses, or behaviors that are freely expressed rather than suppressed or held back.
Someone with unrepressed joy shows it openly.
The word often appears in psychological contexts, contrasting with the Freudian sense of repression: an unrepressed sexuality, unrepressed memories.
It can suggest healthy openness or, less favorably, a lack of restraint.
Free from self-censorship
- uncensoredWithout removed content
- unrestrainedNot held back
- unbottledRemoved from vessel
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
raw · cathartic · released · vented · expressed · unleashed · unfettered · unfiltered
Without payment or restriction
- emancipatedReleased from subjugation
- unchainedFreed from restraints
- unshackledReleased from restraints
- unboundNot tied down
unfettered · unconstrained · unrestricted · autonomous · independent · self-actualized · uncaged · unconfined
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- vocalExpressing views freely
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
open · unreserved · communicative · outspoken · demonstrative · effusive · ebullient · exuberant
uninhibited
Free from self-censorship
- uncensoredWithout removed content
- unrestrainedNot held back
- unbottledRemoved from vessel
unguarded · raw · cathartic · released · vented · expressed · unleashed · unfettered · unfiltered · unchecked
free
Without payment or restriction
- emancipatedReleased from subjugation
- unchainedFreed from restraints
- unshackledReleased from restraints
unbound · unfettered · unconstrained · unrestricted · autonomous · independent · self-actualized · uncaged · unconfined · disenthralled
articulate
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- vocalExpressing views freely
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- candidHonest and direct
frank · open · unreserved · communicative · outspoken · demonstrative · effusive · ebullient · exuberant · animated
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- daringAdventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
brave · intrepid · undaunted · gutsy · plucky · unabashed · shameless · unapologetic · brazen · bold-faced
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Held back from expression
inhibited · suppressed · bottled up · restrained · stifled
unrepressedrestrained
Held under control
inhibited · controlled · self-censoring · uptight · reserved
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Held back from expression
suppressed · blocked · denied · sublimated · dissociated
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