A blend of doom, meaning a terrible fate, and scrolling, moving through content on a screen.
A blend of doom, meaning a terrible fate, and scrolling, moving through content on a screen.
What does doomscrolling mean?
It means spending a long time scrolling through upsetting online news, often despite feeling worse as a result.
Is doomscrolling the same as ordinary scrolling?
No. Ordinary scrolling can involve any content, while doomscrolling focuses on a continuing stream of bad or worrying information.
Is doomscrolling always about social media?
No. It can happen on social media, news sites, apps, or any feed that keeps presenting negative stories.
Why is it called doomscrolling?
The word combines doom, a terrible fate, with scrolling, moving through content on a screen.
Is doomscrolling formal English?
It is an informal modern term, but it is now common in news, health, and technology writing.