Impending

/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

About to happen; imminent.

The dark clouds signaled the impending storm.

Likely to occur soon.

She was worried about the impending deadline for her project.

Threatening to happen.

The impending crisis required immediate action from the government.

Approaching in a way that is unavoidable.

He felt a sense of dread about the impending changes in his job.

From Latin 'impendere', meaning 'to hang over, threaten'.

impending doom

A sense or feeling that something catastrophic is about to occur.

impending crisis

A situation that is rapidly approaching a point of difficulty or danger.

impending changes

Upcoming modifications or adjustments that are expected to occur soon.

imminent

About to happen or imminent, often used in a negative context.

threatening

Suggesting a danger or harm that is likely to happen.

On the horizon

He's got some big decisions on the horizon.

On deck

I have a few projects on deck that need to be finished soon.