Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doldrums
noun
/ˈdoʊldrəmz/
Definition
A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression.
Examples
- After finishing his last project, he found himself in the doldrums, unsure of what to do next.
- The team’s performance was in the doldrums after losing several games in a row.
- She felt as if she were in the doldrums during the long winter months.
Meaning
The doldrums can refer to a time when one feels uninspired or lost, often characterized by a lack of progress or motivation.
Synonyms
- blues
- slump
- stagnation
- depression
- low
