Definition of «dooming»
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| Views | 4 |
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Dooming" refers to the act of obsessively focusing on or predicting catastrophic outcomes for the future. It is often used in political or environmental contexts where an individual feels overwhelmed by negative news and adopts a fatalistic mindset. The term implies a sense of hopelessness that can become contagious within online communities. It is frequently used as a warning to others to stop spiraling into negativity and instead focus on actionable solutions.
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Stop dooming about the election results and start volunteering for local grassroots organizations.
>I had to delete my news apps because I spent the whole night dooming about the climate crisis.
>The comment section is full of people dooming, but there's actually a lot of progress being made behind the scenes.
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