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Definitions for Doldrums
[1] a state of inactivity or stagnation, as in business or art: August is a time of doldrums for many enterprises.
[2] the doldrums, a belt of calms and light baffling winds north of the equator between the northern and southern trade winds in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. the weather prevailing in this area.
[3] a dull, listless, depressed mood; low spirits.
[4] a depressed or bored state of mind
[5] a state of inactivity or stagnation
[6] a belt of light winds or calms along the equator the weather conditions experienced in this belt, formerly a hazard to sailing vessels
Words related to Doldrums
gloom, stagnation, malaise, slump, stupor, letdown, torpor, blues, disinterest, bummer, dullness, downer, tedium, dejection, listlessness, yawn, boredom, inertia, funk, inactivity
Words nearby Doldrums
dolby, dolce, dolce far niente, dolce vita, dolcelatte, doldrums, dole, dole bludger, dole cupboard, doleful, dolente
Origin of Doldrums
1795–1805; obsolete dold stupid (see dolt) + -rum(s) (plural) noun suffix (see tantrum)
Word origin for Doldrums
C19: probably from Old English dol dull , influenced by tantrum
Synonyms for Doldrums
gloom, malaise, slump, stagnation, stupor, apathy, blahs, blues, boredom, bummer, dejection, disinterest, downer, dullness, dumps, ennui, funk, inactivity, indifference, inertia, lassitude, letdown, listlessness, mopes, tedium, torpor, yawn, black mood, blue funk, dismals