doom and gloom

See also: doom-and-gloom

English

Alternative forms

• doom-and-gloom, gloom and doom

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Noun

doom and gloom (uncountable)

1. Something considered indicative of feelings of pessimism and despair.

   Antonyms: rainbows and unicorns, sunshine and rainbows; see also Thesaurus:pleasure

   The economic forecast contained the usual doom and gloom.

   His sister was all doom and gloom after she lost the part.

   • 2008, James Boyle, The Public Domain‎^[1]:

     Doom and gloom abounded among copyright scholars, including many who shared Mr. Gates's basic premise—that software should be covered by property rights.

Usage notes

The variant gloom and doom is somewhat less common.

Anagrams

• gloom and doom