Unacceptable thoughts refer to ideas, desires, or emotions that are considered socially inappropriate or morally unacceptable and therefore are kept out of conscious awareness.
Related terms
Repression: Repression is a defense mechanism in which unacceptable thoughts or memories are pushed into the unconscious mind.
Denial: Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to acknowledge unpleasant or anxiety-provoking truths.
Suppression: Suppression is a conscious effort to push unwanted thoughts or feelings out of one's awareness temporarily.