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Meaning of doomed
The primary meaning of the word "doomed" is having no hope of success or improvement.
Etymology of doomed
The word "doomed" has its roots in Old English "dōman", which means to judge or condemn.
It is also related to the Old English word "dōm", meaning judgment or condemnation.
Historically, the word "doomed" has been used to describe individuals or situations that are destined for failure, destruction, or an undesirable outcome.
Synonyms
condemned
cursed
fated
destined
foredoomed
ill-fated
unlucky
unfortunate
star-crossed
ill-omened
hapless
hopeless
pessimistic
gloomy
bleak
dismal
desperate
resigned
helpless
powerless
inevitability
inescapable
ineluctable
unavoidable
irretrievable
irredeemable
irreversible
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "doomed" as having no hope of success or improvement, or being certain to fail or be destroyed.
- * It can also refer to a person or thing that is destined for a particular fate, especially an unpleasant or undesirable one.
Usage Examples
- The old, abandoned building was doomed to be demolished.
- * The project was doomed from the start due to lack of funding.
- * The team was doomed to lose the game after their star player was injured.
Antonyms
blessed
fortunate
lucky
successful
thriving
prosperous
hopeful
optimistic
promising
encouraging
favorable
advantageous
propitious
auspicious
felicitous
advantageous