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Definition gloom in American English

gloom noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɡlum/
1

darkness in which it is difficult to see clearly

Example

Harry peered into the gathering gloom.

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2

the feeling of having no hope

Example

a time of high unemployment and economic gloom

Example

There is general gloom about the future of the farming industry.

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Definition gloom in American English