Meaning & use

doomscrolling

noun·Everyday

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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