doldrums

[dohl-druhmz, dol-, dawl-] / ˈdoʊl drəmz, ˈdɒl-, ˈdɔl- /

NOUN

depression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gloom malaise slump stagnation stupor

STRONG

apathy blahs blues boredom bummer dejection disinterest downer dullness dumps ennui funk inactivity indifference inertia lassitude letdown listlessness mopes tedium torpor yawn

WEAK

black mood blue funk dismals

Antonyms

STRONG

concern excitement feeling happiness interest liveliness sympathy

WEAK

elation gladness glee joy

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In the doldrums of COVID, Gil would come around to check in on the renovation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

But the Lakers went through December doldrums losing four out of five.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But overall the fallout from the war is another blow for Europe's traditional industrial powerhouse as it is struggling to rebound after a long period in the doldrums.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

A lower GDP target for 2026 reflects a level of tolerance for weaker growth as China’s economy contends with muted household spending, dampened investment and a real-estate market in the doldrums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Trina had a smile on her face, and little Deedee was giggling heartily.The sound of it filled Mark up and washed away the doldrums.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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