Associations to the word «Doldrums»
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Wiktionary
DOLDRUMS, noun. 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
DOLDRUMS, noun. The state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness; ennui, or tedium
Dictionary definition
DOLDRUMS, noun. A state of inactivity (in business or art etc); "economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation".
DOLDRUMS, noun. A belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific.
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