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doldrums

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As a noun, doldrums means usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest.

Meanings of doldrums

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Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
“I was in the doldrums yesterday and just didn’t feel inspired.”
nauticalUsually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
nauticaloceanographyUsually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.
A state of inactivity (in business or art etc.)
“economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation”
Similar: stagnation, stagnancy
A belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific

Plural of doldrum ("slothful or stupid person")

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

noun: a state of inactivity (in business or art etc.)

Scrabble & Words With Friends: valid word12 points before bonuses.8 letters.