prophet of doom

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Noun

prophet of doom (plural prophets of doom)

(idiomatic) a pessimistic person who sees possible calamity in every situation.

Synonyms

croaker, doomsayer, doomster, prophet of evil, prophet of woe

Translations

pessimistic person

Dutch: onheilsprofeet (nl)
German: Schwarzseher (de)
Swedish: domedagsprofet c

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