Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impending doom

phrase

/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ duːm/

Definition

A feeling that something very bad is going to happen soon.

Examples

The storm clouds gathered overhead, and a sense of impending doom filled the air.
She couldn’t shake off the feeling of impending doom as the deadline approached.
The movie was suspenseful, creating an atmosphere of impending doom throughout its runtime.

Meaning

Impending doom refers to the sense of an approaching disaster or a looming sense of fear regarding future events that are perceived as negative or dangerous.