doomed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.certain to fail, die, or be destroyed, with no way to change the result.
adj.destined to a tragic or catastrophic fate; certain to suffer death, failure, or ruin.
Simple“The explorers knew their mission was doomed when they ran out of water.”
In context“The peace treaty seemed doomed from the outset, as neither side was willing to make the necessary territorial concessions.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to make it certain that someone or something will fail or suffer.
v.to condemn or destine to an unhappy or terrible fate. Often used in the passive voice.
Simple“The bad weather doomed our plans for a picnic in the park.”
In context“The lack of funding effectively doomed the project before the research phase had even concluded.”
UsageCommonly used in the passive form 'to be doomed to' followed by a noun or infinitive.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.certain to happen because of fate, whether the result is good or bad.
adj.destined or fated to a particular outcome, regardless of its positive or negative nature.
Simple“The old stories tell of a hero doomed to lead his people to a new land.”
In context“In the ancient epic, the protagonist is doomed to wander the seas until he finds the hidden temple of his ancestors.”
“We are probably doomed, with all the storms coming.”