doom and gloom

English

Alternative forms

• doom-and-gloom

Adjective

doom and gloom (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) Feeling, or acting in a manner consistent with, pessimism and despair.

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

Synonyms

• gloom and doom

Noun

doom and gloom

1. (idiomatic) Something considered indicative of feelings of pessimism and despair.

   The economic forecast contained the usual doom and gloom.

Synonyms

• gloom and doom