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Doldrums
01
a time when the economy is very slow, with high unemployment and little growth
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
doldrums
Examples
The country struggled to recover from the economic doldrums caused by the recession.
02
a state of feeling sad, low on energy, or unmotivated
Examples
After losing the competition, she spent the weekend in the doldrums, barely speaking to anyone.
03
a region near the equator in the Atlantic, Pacific, or Indian Oceans characterized by calm winds and light, unpredictable movement
Examples
The ship was stuck in the doldrums for three days.
