Netherthought

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An internal or subconscious thought; a hidden, underlying, secretive, or furtive thought.

    "She had looked at him with sad intensity in the eyes, as if trying to fathom any nether thought that he might have."

  2. 2
    A low, base, or vile thought.

    "He has souped himself up with a couple of mighty croutons, this low-slung prince of the netherthought, and will bring furious ancient knowledge ringing around our inner ears."

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"She had looked at him with sad intensity in the eyes, as if trying to fathom any nether thought that he might have."

Etymology

From nether- + thought.

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