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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

All hail the WBC, 20 years old and all grown up, its sixth incarnation stealing the stage in a sweet spot during NBA doldrums and before March Madness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

IPO market was in the relative doldrums for much of Grimes’s government stint, with few sizable technology offerings on the horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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