concealed emotion
[kənˈsiːld ɪˈmoʊʃən]
nounpl: concealed emotions
emoção oculta
1. A feeling or emotional state that is hidden, suppressed, or not openly displayed to others
Her concealed emotion was evident only in the slight trembling of her hands.
Sua emoção oculta era evidente apenas no leve tremor de suas mãos.
2. An internal emotional response deliberately kept private or disguised through facial expressions or behavior
The actor's skill lay in revealing concealed emotions through subtle gestures.
A habilidade do ator estava em revelar emoções ocultas através de gestos sutis.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, the concept of concealed emotions relates to social norms around emotional expression. American culture often values emotional restraint in professional contexts, while Brazilian culture may show more emotional openness in personal relationships. The phrase is commonly used in psychology, literature, and relationship discussions to describe internal emotional states not visible to observers.
NYC Slang
bottled up emotion; keeping it in
Related Idioms & Phrases
wear one's heart on one's sleeve (antonym)
keep one's feelings locked away
put on a brave face
hide one's true feelings
keeping emotions under wraps
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