Meaning & use
doomscrolling
The habit of compulsively scrolling through negative or distressing news on a phone or computer.
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She caught herself doomscrolling for an hour instead of getting ready for bed.
Experts warn that doomscrolling can increase anxiety, especially late at night.
A note on using this word
Doomscrolling is a recent, informal term that gained wide use during periods of intense news coverage, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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