Definitions for: Doldrums

[n] a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
[n] a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dol"drums, n. pl. [Cf. Gael. doltrum grief,
vexation?]
A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms,
squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent
all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.

To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness
ennui, or tedium.

Synonyms: stagnancy, stagnation, the doldrums

See Also: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity, recession, wind

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