Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cassandra
Noun
/kəˈsændrə/
Definition
A figure from Greek mythology who had the gift of prophecy but was cursed to never be believed.
Examples
- Despite her warnings about the potential disaster, she felt like a Cassandra at the conference.
- He often felt like a Cassandra, as no one listened to his concerns about climate change.
Meaning
The term ‘Cassandra’ is often used to describe someone who predicts doom or disaster but is disregarded or not taken seriously.
Synonyms
- Prophetess
- Seer
- Visionary
