doomy
Britishadjective
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despondent or pessimistic
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depressing, frightening, or chilling
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But he made unpredictable times feel less doomy and isolating by combining news of domestic strife with happenings beyond our borders.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2022
Hi, Carolyn: What tips would you give someone who wants to see the brighter side of things even when everything seems gloomy and doomy?
From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2021
So what can history teach us about these doomy, gloomy times?
From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2020
Rowling’s hermetic sealing and let in some doomy international mood.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2020
The doomy horrorhouse atmosphere of the church was not helping at all and he stared at his surroundings with frank terror, while Camilla took his arm and tried to nudge him down the row.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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