Doom and gloom

Pro Tip 1/3

Mood Expression

Use 'doom and gloom' to express a collective sense of fear or worry that affects a group's mood.

After the news, there was a sense of doom and gloom among the staff.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

'Doom and gloom' is not about actual disaster, but describes a general feeling of negativity.

People talk about doom and gloom, but there were no real catastrophes.

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Conversational Use

This term is more commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.

In our coffee chats, we try to avoid topics that bring doom and gloom.