gloom and doom

noun

1. an account or prediction of adversity, especially in economic or business affairs; bad news:

   a trade journal full of gloom and doom about next year's trends.

Other Words From

• gloom-and-doom adjective
• gloom-and-doomer noun

Example Sentences

“I mean, it wasn’t gloom and doom, he wasn’t talking about himself, he wasn’t talking about his health, he was reflecting and sharing his faith. Spirits were high. It was amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times

After eight years of Donald Trump’s rhetoric, perhaps the Democrats have found an answer to Trump’s gloom and doom declarations and prognosis for this country; his petulant whining and his narcissistic, nihilistic and honestly repugnant behavior.

From Salon

“It’s not all gloom and doom,” Sims said.

From Los Angeles Times

Pointing out wins is important, Guha-Sapir said: “Gloom and doom will never get us anywhere.”

From Seattle Times

This year’s festival opened Tuesday under gray skies, as if nature itself were mirroring all the gloom and doom.

From New York Times