prophet of doom

noun
UK: /ˈprɒfɪt əv ˈduːm/
US: /ˈprɑːfɪt əv ˈduːm/

  1. Someone who always predicts bad things will happen, a pessimist who focuses on negative outcomes.

    1. He is a prophet of doom, always saying the worst will happen.
    2. The media often portrays economists as prophets of doom when they forecast recessions.

  2. A person who predicts misfortune or disaster, often excessively or without sufficient reason.

    1. Don't listen to him, he's just a prophet of doom.
    2. Despite the evidence, she remained a prophet of doom, convinced of imminent failure.

Synonyms

pessimist doomsayer calamity howler

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prophet of doom" in English means: Someone who always predicts bad things will happen, a pessimist who focuses on negative outcomes., A person who predicts misfortune or disaster, often excessively or without sufficient reason..

The phonetic transcription of "prophet of doom" is /ˈprɒfɪt əv ˈduːm/ in British English and /ˈprɑːfɪt əv ˈduːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prophet of doom": pessimist, doomsayer, calamity howler.

Example usage of "prophet of doom": "He is a prophet of doom, always saying the worst will happen.". More examples on the page.