gloomy forecast
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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.