gloomy forecast

Frequency: 6.57.8 per million words

A prediction that expects a bad or negative outcome.

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  • Analysts issued a gloomy forecast for next quarter's earnings.
  • The weather service gave a gloomy forecast for the weekend, with heavy rain likely.
  • Despite early optimism, the board revised its outlook to a gloomy forecast for revenue growth.
  • Several economists warned that the data points to a gloomy forecast for jobs.
  • Investors braced themselves after the CEO delivered a gloomy forecast during the call.
  • If commodity prices keep falling, we can expect a gloomy forecast from the central bank.
  • The committee rejected the gloomy forecast, arguing that stimulus would turn things around.
  • Don't let a gloomy forecast stop you from planning; contingencies can mitigate risk.
  • Last winter, a gloomy forecast for air travel forced us to scale back our plans.
  • There is a gloomy forecast for enrollment next year unless scholarships increase.