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Definition the doldrums in American English

the doldrums noun

[plural] noun
/ˈdoʊldrəmz/
1

a situation in which there is a lack of success, activity, or improvement

Example

He's just the player the team needs to lift it out of the doldrums.

Example

After years in the doldrums, the market is finally picking up.

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
2

a state of feeling sad or bored

Synonyms and related words
boredom apathy indifference sadness depression grief
Definition the doldrums in American English