looming

adjective6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6
looming crisis8.5

Refers to a severe problem that is about to happen.

looming disaster8.2

Refers to a major catastrophe that is about to happen.

looming recession7.8

Refers to an economic downturn that is expected to happen soon.

looming shortage7.5

Refers to an expected lack of something necessary.

looming showdown7.0

Refers to a final, decisive confrontation that is about to occur.

looming spectre6.5

Used metaphorically for a threat that is causing fear.