Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-in-the-doldrums
idiom
/biː ɪn ðə ˈdoʊldrəmz/
Definition
To be in a state of stagnation or depression, often characterized by inactivity or lack of progress.
Examples
- After losing his job, he felt like he was in the doldrums for months.
- When the project stalled, the whole team seemed to be in the doldrums.
- She was in the doldrums, waiting for news about her application.
Meaning
Being ‘in the doldrums’ refers to feeling low, unmotivated, or stuck in a situation where there is little excitement or movement.
Synonyms
- depressed
- stagnant
- unmotivated
- downcast
