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Doldrums
01
a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
02
***a situation in which there is high unemployment, very little economic activity or growth, etc.
Example
Changes began during Japan 's doldrums when the government tried to revive growth by steadily deregulating sections of the economy.
NASDAQ is down sharply again and its European counterparts are still in the doldrums.
03
***the state of being depressed or in low spirits; lethargic, sluggish, or lacking energy
Example
I 've been in the doldrums ever since my grandfather died last month.
I 'm just down in the doldrums a bit, I suppose.
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