doom

[duːm]

doom Definition

• 1. death, destruction, or any terrible fate
• 2. a feeling of hopelessness or despair

Using doom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city was doomed to destruction by the invading army.

• Example

  The company's financial troubles spelled doom for its future.

• Example

  The doctor's grim diagnosis filled her with a sense of doom.

• Example

  The prophecy foretold the doom of the kingdom.

doom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doom

• fate
• ruin
• demise
• downfall
• destruction

Antonyms for doom

• salvation
• redemption

Phrases with doom

• seal someone's doom

  to do something that ensures someone's failure or downfall

  Example

  His reckless behavior sealed his doom and he lost everything.

• doomed to failure

  certain to fail or be unsuccessful

  Example

  Their plan was flawed from the beginning and was doomed to failure.

• doom and gloom

  a feeling of pessimism or negativity, often without good reason

  Example

  Despite the positive news, she always sees things through a lens of doom and gloom.

Origins of doom

from Old English 'dom', meaning 'judgment, law'

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Summary: doom in Brief

The term 'doom' [duːm] refers to death, destruction, or any terrible fate, as well as a feeling of hopelessness or despair. It can describe a city, company, or individual, as in 'The city was doomed to destruction by the invading army.' 'Doom' extends into phrases like 'seal someone's doom,' and 'doomed to failure,' denoting certain failure, and 'doom and gloom,' implying a negative outlook.