chain of negative events; negative chain reaction; domino effect of bad things
Describes a situation where one bad event triggers another, leading to a worsening spiral. Often used in economic, social, or personal contexts.
The recession is causing corporate bankruptcies, and a negative chain reaction continues.
His unemployment triggered a chain of negative events, including domestic violence.
Compound of 負 (negative) and 連鎖 (chain, linkage). The term is a straightforward modern coinage, likely influenced by economic and sociological discourse.