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Doomsday: meaning, definitions and examples

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doomsday

 

[ ˈduːmzˌdeɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

end of the world

Doomsday refers to the final day of the world's existence, often associated with catastrophic events or the apocalypse.

Synonyms

Armageddon, apocalypse, end times

Examples of usage

  • The doomsday predictions caused widespread panic among the population.
  • Many religions have prophecies about doomsday and the end of the world.
Context #2 | Noun

doom or destruction

Doomsday can also refer to a sense of impending disaster or ruin, leading to a feeling of hopelessness or despair.

Synonyms

catastrophe, disaster, ruin

Examples of usage

  • The economic recession felt like a doomsday scenario for many businesses.
  • She had a doomsday outlook on life, always expecting the worst.

Translations

Translations of the word "doomsday" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dia do juízo final

🇮🇳 प्रलय का दिन

🇩🇪 Weltuntergang

🇮🇩 hari kiamat

🇺🇦 судний день

🇵🇱 dzień sądu

🇯🇵 最後の日

🇫🇷 jour du jugement

🇪🇸 día del juicio final

🇹🇷 kıyamet günü

🇰🇷 심판의 날

🇸🇦 يوم القيامة

🇨🇿 poslední soud

🇸🇰 súdny deň

🇨🇳 末日

🇸🇮 sodni dan

🇮🇸 dómsdagur

🇰🇿 қиямет күні

🇬🇪 სამსჯავროს დღე

🇦🇿 qiyamət günü

🇲🇽 día del juicio final

Etymology

The term doomsday originated from the Old English word 'domes dæg', meaning 'judgment day'. It has been used throughout history in various religious and cultural contexts to describe the end of the world or a catastrophic event. The concept of doomsday has been a prevalent theme in literature, art, and mythology, reflecting humanity's fascination with the ultimate fate of the planet.

See also: doom, doomed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,184 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.