Doomed
/duːmd/noun
Destined to fail or suffer destruction.
Did you know?In Old English, 'dōm' not only meant 'judgment' but also carried the weight of divine decree, making it a term steeped in fate and cosmic order.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*dōmaz
“Judgment, law, or fate.”
Old English
Old English
dōm
“Judgment, glory, or decree.”
Middle English
Middle English
dome
“Judgment or fate, often with a connotation of divine authority.”
Early Modern English
Early Mod. English
doomed
“Destined for death or failure; marked by an unavoidable end.”
Modern English
English
doomed
“Destined to suffer, fail, or perish.”