emotionally constipated

the extreme inability to handle or process any emotions.

This girl I knew was so emotionally constipated, she couldn't even cry.

emotionally constipated by ChrisSBU November 8, 2008

emotionally constipated

Without emotion. When one cannot express emotion for the life of them. Its like being constipated minus the shit. You just fail to show emotion towards anything. You just can't be emotional. Unlike actual constipation this does not go away after time.

Most men are emotionally constipated. Get used to it :)

emotionally constipated by deb101deb June 24, 2009

Emotionally Constipated

Finding yourself in a position where you just don’t give a shit!

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Kirk was told he was getting fired, but felt emotionally constipated about the situation!

Emotionally Constipated by PameLegend June 18, 2019

Emotionally Constipated

Emotionally Constipated refers to someone who struggles to express deep-seated emotions, keeping feelings like love or anger bottled up inside. It's a witty way to describe those who find themselves unable to articulate their emotions, leading to an emotional 'blockage'.

He's got so much love for her, but can't express it. The guy's totally emotionally constipated.

Emotionally Constipated by Saikonaut December 28, 2023

Emotional Constipation 

Emotional but unable to express it. Either because of 1.) numbness or 2.) it is socially inappropriate to do so.

1. Bob wants to cry but he just can't for some reason, even though he knows it will make him feel better. Guess he's experiencing some emotional constipation.

2. During the funeral, Jerry wanted to erupt into laughter but knew that it would be socially-inappropriate. She was emotionally-constipated.

Emotional Constipation by cunninleongus February 15, 2010

emotional constipation 

Inability or unwillingness to express one's emotions. Creates the impression of a cold or unfeeling person. Often associated with having an anal personality. High doses of alcohol are the best known remedy.

(note to editors: I submitted this same definition for "mental constipation", but now I realised that it's really more appropriate for "emotional constipation".)

He's got such a bad case of emotional constipation, if he ever did say anything, shit would come out of his mouth!

emotional constipation by Robodok January 23, 2008

emotional constipation 

the inability to express one's feelings despite a sincere effort or desire to do so

That movie was so sad it made tears well up in my eyes, but my emotional constipation was so great I couldn't bring myself to cry.

emotional constipation by Michael Jameson July 18, 2007