The act of endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media or news websites, often causing increased anxiety or feelings of hopelessness. Originates from the video game "Doom" and represents the chaotic and never-ending flow of negative content.
"I couldn't sleep last night because I spent hours doomscrolling through my Twitter feed, and all the bad news kept me anxious."
by iwv December 29, 2023
Originally, doomscrolling meant scrolling as a doomer (someone who is pessimistic about everything,) feeling worse about yourself and the world the more you scrolled.
Nowadays, to doomscroll is to scroll on an app or website forever; until your doom.
Nowadays, to doomscroll is to scroll on an app or website forever; until your doom.
by LuxuriantCarrot February 17, 2025