doldrums
dold
ˈdoʊld
dowld
rums
rəmz
rēmz
British pronunciation
/dˈə‍ʊldɹəmz/

Definition & Meaning of "doldrums"in English

Doldrums
01

a time when the economy is very slow, with high unemployment and little growth

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The country struggled to recover from the economic doldrums caused by the recession.
02

a state of feeling sad, low on energy, or unmotivated

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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

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The ship was stuck in the doldrums for three days.
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