doomster

[ doom-ster ]

noun

1. a doomsayer.
2. Archaic. a judge.

doomster

/ ˈduːmstə /

noun

1. a person habitually given to predictions of impending disaster or doom
2. archaic.
   a judge

Word History and Origins

Origin of doomster¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English domster, probably alteration of demester deemster, by association with dome doom; doomster def 1 probably a new formation with doom, -ster

Example Sentences

Prof Openshaw says he is not a "doomster", but thinks the result will be "a lot of people having a pretty nasty illness that is going to knock them out for several days or weeks".

From BBC

Truss’s supporters called Sunak a “doomster,” but guess what?

From Washington Post

Sunak’s replacement as finance minister, Nadhim Zahawi, said he was backing Truss because she offered a “booster” economic approach compared to “doomster” Sunak.

From Seattle Times

Mr Zahawi - who put himself forward for the top job before crashing out at an early stage - said "we need a 'booster' attitude to the economy, not a 'doomster' one".

From BBC

“The doubters, the doomster, the gloomsters – they are going to get it wrong again,” Johnson said, rocking up on the balls of his feet as he spoke.

From Reuters