word
Doomscrolling
DOOM-skrohl-ing
/ˈduːmskroʊlɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
doomscrolling
Dictionary meaning
Compulsive consumption of negative news online, especially before sleep — coined during COVID-19 pandemic; the news feed's infinite scroll removes natural stopping points; negativity bias makes bad news more engaging than good; blue light from screens disrupts sleep; recognized as a mental health concern by psychologists; the attention economy profits from anxiety
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