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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Nine months on, the Vikings are in the doldrums of a disappointing season.

From The Wall Street Journal

During the doldrums of early April, did you consider selling your equity portfolio to move to the sidelines and come back after the stock market had recovered?

From MarketWatch

Gucci, which typically generates two-thirds of the company’s operating profit, is in the doldrums.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economy is growing at a slower pace, the property market is still in the doldrums and unemployment, especially for young people, is on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, David Ellison and his team have made bold moves to help Paramount shake more than a decade of doldrums.

From Los Angeles Times

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