Doom and gloom

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noun phrase

A feeling or atmosphere of negative and unhappy expectations.

Despite the doom and gloom of the economy, we kept our business afloat.
Visual representation of "doom and gloom" - A feeling or atmosphere of negative and unhappy expectations

Often appears as...

  • spread doom and gloom
  • cast doom and gloom

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Disapproving

Colloquial

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Mood Expression

Use 'doom and gloom' to express a collective sense of fear or worry that affects a group's mood.

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After the news, there was a sense of doom and gloom among the staff.
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Not Literal

'Doom and gloom' is not about actual disaster, but describes a general feeling of negativity.

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People talk about doom and gloom, but there were no real catastrophes.
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Conversational Use

This term is more commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.

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In our coffee chats, we try to avoid topics that bring doom and gloom.
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