Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mere-thought

Noun
mɪə(r) θɔt
Definition
The act of thinking about something in a superficial or minimal way.
Examples
  • His mere thought of leaving made her feel anxious.
  • She dismissed the mere thought of failure as irrelevant.
  • The mere thought of winter made him shiver.
Meaning
A thought that is not deeply considered or is only a passing idea.
Synonyms
  • Passing thought
  • Superficial idea
  • Trivial consideration