Basic Details
Word: Doomed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Certain to fail or be destroyed; having no chance of a good outcome.
Synonyms: Doomed, fated, destined
Antonyms: Saved, rescued, lucky
Idioms and Phrases
- Doomed to fail: Used to describe a situation that is certain to not succeed. Example: "Without proper preparation, the project felt doomed to fail."
- Seal one's doom: To cause one's own misfortune or failure. Example: "His refusal to study for the exam seemed to seal his doom."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The explorers thought their journey was doomed when they ran out of supplies in the desert.
Example 2: If we don't try to fix the issue now, our chances of success could be doomed in the future.
Example 3: The old building seemed doomed to collapse as more and more cracks appeared in its walls.
Fun Fact
The word "doomed" comes from the Old English word "dÅm," meaning "judgement" or "doom." It originally referred to the concept of being assigned a fate or destiny, often with a negative outcome.
Famous Quote
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." Confucius. This suggests that even those who seem doomed can succeed with small, consistent efforts.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "doomed" mean?
a) Certain to succeed
b) Certain to fail
c) Lucky and successful
d) Strong and healthy
Answer: b) Certain to fail
2. Which of these is a synonym of "doomed"?
a) Saved
b) Fated
c) Happy
d) Thriving
Answer: b) Fated
3. Which sentence uses "doomed" correctly?
a) The doomed bird flew high in the sky.
b) The spaceship was doomed without enough fuel for the journey.
c) She danced with a doomed partner.
d) The child was doomed to play happily.
Answer: b) The spaceship was doomed without enough fuel for the journey.
4. Which idiom means the same as "doomed to fail"?
a) Seal one's doom
b) Come to terms
c) As free as a bird
d) Happy as a clam
Answer: a) Seal one's doom
5. What is the opposite of "doomed"?
a) Doomed
b) Saved
c) Fated
d) Destined
Answer: b) Saved
