doldrums

• Zustand der Untätigkeit, Stagnation oder Niedergeschlagenheit; auch meteorologischer Begriff für eine windstille Zone nahe dem Äquator mit unbeständigem Wetter.

A noun referring to a state of inactivity, stagnation, or depression; also a meteorological term for a region near the equator with calm winds and unpredictable weather.

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1. State of inactivity or depressionB2informal

   A period of stagnation, low spirits, or lack of energy.

   Zustand der Untätigkeit oder Niedergeschlagenheit

   • He's been in the doldrums since losing his job.
   • The company is stuck in the doldrums with no new projects.
   • She felt a sense of doldrums during the long winter months.

   Synonymedepressioninactivitylanguorlethargymalaisemelancholyslumpstagnationtorpor

   Antonymeactivityanimationenergyexcitementvigor

2. Meteorological termC1formal

   A region of the ocean near the equator known for calm winds and unpredictable weather.

   Kalmenzone

   • Sailing ships often got stuck in the doldrums for weeks.
   • The doldrums are characterized by light, variable winds.
   • Navigating through the doldrums requires patience and skill.