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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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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 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

Linda had not merely been there to stave off the post-Beatles doldrums.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

But I hope Fennell, and other hedonistic filmmakers like her, get to keep whipping blockbusters out of their doldrums.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Thomas wanted to stand up and cheer, sure that Alby would finally snap out of his doldrums.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.