doomster

American  

[doom-ster] / ˈdum stər /

noun

1. a doomsayer.

2. Archaic. a judge.

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doomster British  

/ ˈduːmstə /

noun

1. a person habitually given to predictions of impending disaster or doom

2. archaic a judge

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Etymology

Origin of doomster

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English domster, probably alteration of demester deemster, by association with dome doom; doomster def. 1 probably a new formation with doom, -ster

Example Sentences

Prof Openshaw says he is not a "doomster", but thinks the result will be "a lot of people having a pretty nasty illness that is going to knock them out for several days or weeks".

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

Albert Edwards of Société Géneral, a renowned doomster, says economic recovery may not come for years.

From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2011

That was the doomster of the Manx language.

From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Caine, Hall, Sir

I ken the gate o't weel; I hae fronted the doomster three times, and here I stand, Jim Ratcliffe, for a' that.

From The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2 by Scott, Walter, Sir