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Doldrums

noun
/ˈdɒldɹəmz/
Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA slothful or stupid person.
2.nounUsually 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."
3.nounUsually 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.
4.noun(by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

Synonyms

dullardcalmsintertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)dumpsstagnationstagnancythe doldrumssluggishnessdifficultiesslowdownslumpdownturn

Rhymes With

gold rimsrolled rims
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