CEFR B2

doomed

noun

Meaning

Grave misfortune, ruin, or destruction; a final, terrible end.

Examples

The villagers feared that a terrible doom awaited them if the invaders broke through the walls.
He felt a sense of doom as he watched the storm clouds gather, knowing it would bring destruction.

Synonyms: ruin, destruction, catastrophe, perdition

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doomed (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /duːm/

Definition

Grave misfortune, ruin, or destruction; a final, terrible end.

Examples

The villagers feared that a terrible doom awaited them if the invaders broke through the walls.
He felt a sense of doom as he watched the storm clouds gather, knowing it would bring destruction.
The ancient texts warned of a spiritual doom for those who strayed from the path.

How to Use doomed

doomed to (prepositional phrase): Destined or certain to experience a specific negative outcome. — "The project was doomed to failure from the start due to lack of funding."

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