{not} [bear] thinking about
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to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine
- She couldn't bear thinking about the terrible accident that had happened.
- I can't bear thinking about the consequences of that decision.
- The idea of being stuck in traffic for hours isn't something I can bear thinking about.
- I can't bear thinking about the possibility of failing this exam.
- She couldn't bear thinking about the terrible accident that had happened.