doldrums

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Synonyms: doldrum, do drugs

Antonyms: doldrum, do drugs

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. ''Usually preceded by'' '''{{l|en|the}}''': a state of [[apathy]] or [[lack#Noun|lack]] of [[interest#Noun|interest]]; a situation where one [[feel#Verb|feels]] [[boredom]], [[ennui]], or [[tedium]]; a state of [[listlessness]] or [[malaise]].
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} ''Usually preceded by'' '''{{l|en|the}}''': the state of a [[sailing ship]] when it is [[impede]]d by [[calm#Noun|calms]] or [[light#Adjective|light]], [[baffling wind]]s, and is [[unable]] to make [[progress#Noun|progress]].
3. {{lb|en|nautical|oceanography|by extension}} ''Usually preceded by'' '''{{l|en|the}}''': a part of the [[ocean]] near the [[equator]] where calms, [[squall#Noun|squalls]], and light, [[baffling wind]]s are common.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} {{plural of|en|doldrum||slothful or stupid person}}

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