ALL meanings of doldrums
dol·drums
D d - noun doldrums 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. 2
- noun doldrums a state of inactivity or stagnation, as in business or art: August is a time of doldrums for many enterprises. 1
- noun doldrums the doldrums. a belt of calms and light baffling winds north of the equator between the northern and southern trade winds in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. the weather prevailing in this area. 1
- noun doldrums a dull, listless, depressed mood; low spirits. 1
- noun doldrums person: depressed state 1
- noun doldrums economy: slow period 1
- noun plural doldrums geography: equatorial region 1
- noun doldrums the state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness; ennui, or tedium. 0
- noun doldrums a depressed or bored state of mind 0
- noun doldrums a state of inactivity or stagnation 0
- noun doldrums a belt of light winds or calms along the equator 0
- noun doldrums the weather conditions experienced in this belt, formerly a hazard to sailing vessels 0
- noun plural doldrums low spirits; dull, gloomy, listless feeling 0
- noun plural doldrums sluggishness or complete inactivity; stagnation 0
- noun plural doldrums equatorial ocean regions noted for dead calms and light fluctuating breezes 0
- noun plural doldrums such calms and breezes, located between the belts of the NE and SE trade winds 0