gloom

5 definitions • 8 examples

feelings of great unhappiness and loss of hope:

Bergman's films are often full of gloom and despair.

gloom and doom There is widespread gloom and doom about the company's future.

a situation in which it is nearly dark and difficult to see well:

She peered into the gloom, but she couldn't see where the noise was coming from.

A figure emerged from the gloom of the corridor.

lack of hope:

Gloom and anger replaced her earlier upbeat mood.

darkness or near darkness:

Up ahead they could see lights in the gloom.

feelings of worry that things are bad and will not improve:

There is widespread doom and gloom about the company's future.

The market gloom was caused by fears of recession.