Doom and gloom: meaning, definitions and examples

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doom and gloom

 

[ duːm ənd ɡluːm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative outlook

A feeling or atmosphere of deep sadness, pessimism, or impending disaster. It is often associated with a sense of hopelessness and despair.

Synonyms

despair, gloominess, pessimism

Examples of usage

  • The news is filled with doom and gloom these days.
  • Despite the doom and gloom, she tried to remain optimistic.
  • The speech was full of doom and gloom, painting a bleak picture of the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "doom and gloom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgraça e tristeza

🇮🇳 अंधकार और निराशा

🇩🇪 Untergangsstimmung und Trübsal

🇮🇩 kehancuran dan kesuraman

🇺🇦 загибель і похмурість

🇵🇱 zagłada i ponurość

🇯🇵 暗い見通しと絶望

🇫🇷 catastrophe et morosité

🇪🇸 fatalidad y pesimismo

🇹🇷 felaket ve karamsarlık

🇰🇷 파멸과 우울

🇸🇦 الموت والكآبة

🇨🇿 zánik a pochmurnost

🇸🇰 skaza a pochmúrnosť

🇨🇳 厄运和沮丧

🇸🇮 poguba in mračno razpoloženje

🇮🇸 dómsdagur og döpr

🇰🇿 құлау және күңгірттік

🇬🇪 გადაშენება და მოღუშულობა

🇦🇿 fəlakət və kədər

🇲🇽 fatalidad y pesimismo

Etymology

The phrase 'doom and gloom' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'doom' meaning a terrible fate or judgment and 'gloom' referring to a state of darkness and sadness. It is often used to describe a sense of impending disaster or negativity.