Phrase guide

racing thoughts

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A series of uncontrollable thoughts that switch rapidly between ideas, a symptom of bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders or other mental illnesses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

Examples

  • Once the racing thoughts began, I had trouble concentrating on any subject and I felt like I couldn't think at all.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian Bokmål: tankekjør — series of uncontrollable thoughts that switch rapidly between ideas
  • Polish: gonitwa myśli — series of uncontrollable thoughts that switch rapidly between ideas