can't bear to think about (something)



can't bear to think about (something)

Unable or unwilling to think about or discuss a topic or situation because it is too stressful, overwhelming, or upsetting. I've got two essays due on Monday and an exam on Tuesday—I can't bear to think about it! I can't bear to think about the number of people living in extreme poverty every single day.
See also: bear, think

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Faris-Arabic, Bosnian
Kulap-Thai
Daniels-Latvian
Eliana (1)e-LYAH-nah (Italian)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
TempestTEM-pəstEnglish (Rare)
Muir-Scottish