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Definition of doomsaying

doomsaying

/ˈduːmˌseɪ.ɪŋ/
doom · say · ing
Plural:doomsayings
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doomsaying Lexical Profile

doomsaying Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice or habit of predicting disaster, catastrophe, or grim outcomes, especially in an exaggerated or relentless manner.

Example

"Despite the constant doomsaying from industry critics, the company successfully adapted to the new regulations."

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• adjective

1

Characterized by or inclined toward predicting catastrophe, ruin, or a bleak future.

Example

"The economist dismissed the doomsaying headlines and pointed instead to steady job growth across the sector."

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• Nearby Words

doom
doomed
doomsayer
doomsaying
doomsday
doomsdayer
door

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doomsaying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doomsaying
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