"doomerism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈduməˌɹɪzəm/
Etymology: From doomer + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|doomer|ism}} doomer + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} doomerism (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) Despair and apathy caused by disbelief in the possibility of change; the mindset of doomers. Tags: neologism, uncountable Related terms: doomism, hopeium
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