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doom and gloom

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Something considered indicative of feelings of pessimism and despair.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The economic forecast contained the usual doom and gloom.
  • His sister was all doom and gloom after she lost the part.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: rainbows and unicorns, sunshine and rainbows, beatitude, bliss, delectation, delight, ecstasy, euphoria, lust, nirvana, pleasure, rapture, ravishment, transport

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