Pronunciation: [fˈɔːduːmd] (IPA) 
Foredoomed is spelled with four syllables: /fɔr/ - /duːmd/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open o sound, like /fawr/. The second syllable is pronounced with a long u sound, like /doomd/, and the emphasis is on the second syllable. The spelling of foredoomed reflects its meaning: to be destined or fated to a negative outcome or fate. Despite any efforts to prevent it, a foredoomed event or situation is seen as inevitable.
Foredoomed is an adjective that refers to being destined or fated for a negative or unfortunate outcome. It describes a situation, individual, or event that is believed to have an inevitable and predetermined doom or failure that cannot be avoided or altered.
The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "fore-" which means "before" or "previously" and the verb "doom" which means to condemn, predestine, or determine an adverse fate. When something is foredoomed, it implies that its negative outcome or failure has been predetermined or foreseen well in advance.
Foredoomed carries connotations of hopelessness, as it suggests that the outcome is not only predestined but also cannot be escaped or changed, regardless of any efforts made to alter the course of events. This term is often used to describe situations or characters in literature or storytelling, where their fatalities are established from the beginning of the story, creating a sense of inevitability and impending tragedy.
In everyday usage, the term foredoomed can be applied to various scenarios, such as a doomed relationship, a foredoomed plan, or a foredoomed venture, all indicating a strong anticipation or belief in the inevitability of failure or disaster.
The word "foredoomed" is derived from two root words: "fore" and "doom".
1. "Fore" - This prefix comes from the Old English word "fore", which means "before" or "preceding". It is commonly used to express a sense of anticipation or beforehand knowledge.
2. "Doom" – This word originated from the Old English word "dom", which referred to judgment, fate, or decree. Over time, it developed into "doom", which commonly signifies an unfavorable or inevitable outcome.
Combining these two roots, "foredoomed" was formed to convey the notion of something being predetermined or destined for a negative fate beforehand. It implies that the outcome or fate of something or someone has been sealed or predetermined, typically indicating an impending or unavoidable negative result.
