Pessimist's prediction (4)

I believe the answer is:

doom

(Other definitions for doom that I've seen before include "A bad lot" , "__ and gloom" , "Disastrous fate" , "Terrible fate; death" , "Fate, destiny" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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