Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doomsaying

noun

/ˈduːmˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of predicting or proclaiming that disastrous events will happen.

Examples

Many environmentalists are accused of doomsaying about the future of the planet.
The politician’s doomsaying about the economy sparked debates among the public.

Meaning

Doomsaying refers to the tendency of expressing pessimistic predictions about future events, often suggesting that calamity or disaster is inevitable.