doldrums in English dictionary

  • doldrums

    Meanings and definitions of "doldrums"

    • A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors
    • the state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium
    • noun
      A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors
    • noun
      the state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness; ennui, or tedium
    • Region near the equator characterized by low pressure and light shifting winds.
    • noun
      a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
    • noun
      a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation"

    Synonyms of "doldrums" in English dictionary

    inactiveness, inactivity, current of air are the top synonyms of "doldrums" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of doldrums

    • doldrums ( plural only)
    • doldrums pl (plural only)
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