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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Your Query of 'doldrums' Resulted in 1 Matches Displaying Items 1 through 1 Definitions doldrums noun  A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors (always plural) the state of boredom, malaise, apathy or lack of interest; a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium I was in the yesterday and just didn't feel inspired. adjective doldrum boring, uninteresting She quit her doldrum job and left to seek a life of adventure. Etymology: Gael. doltrum: grief, vexation?        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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