Meaning of the word doldrums in English

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doldrums

US /ˈdoʊl.drəmz/
UK /ˈdoʊl.drəmz/

Noun

1.

a period of being sad or bored and with no energy or enthusiasm:

Example:
I don't know why but I'm in the doldrums today.

Plural Noun

1.

a state of lack of activity or lack of success:

Example:
Business leaders predict a hard year ahead with the economy in the doldrums.
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