Word
doomsday
Phoneticsdooms·day, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdumzˌdeɪ/
UK/dˈuːmsdeɪ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the end of the world or a time of terrible destruction. People often use it to talk about a future event that will cause everything to fail.
n. the final day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction or ultimate judgment. Often used metaphorically to describe a predicted moment of total failure or collapse.
Examples
“Some people prepare for doomsday by storing extra food.”
“Environmental scientists warned that ignoring the climate crisis could lead to a doomsday scenario for coastal cities.”
“The novel explores the psychological toll on a small community as they await a predicted doomsday that never actually arrives.”
Examples
simple
“Some people prepare for doomsday by storing extra food.”
contextual
“Environmental scientists warned that ignoring the climate crisis could lead to a doomsday scenario for coastal cities.”
complex
“The novel explores the psychological toll on a small community as they await a predicted doomsday that never actually arrives.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'doomsday clock' or 'doomsday scenario'.
Real-World Examples
“Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has described warnings that AI could lead to humanity's extinction by the next decade as "doomsday narratives".” “It could be a great accelerator of human endeavour, but if you believe the doomsday predictions from some major figures, it could also pose serious dangers to humanity.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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