Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-doldrums
idiom
/ɪn ðə ˈdoʊldrəmz/
Definition
A state of stagnation or depression; a period of inactivity.
Examples
- After losing his job, he was really in the doldrums for a while.
- The project is currently in the doldrums due to lack of funding.
Meaning
Being in a situation where one feels stuck, bored, or lacking energy.
Synonyms
- depressed
- downcast
- stagnant
- inactive
- unenthusiastic
