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doldrumspl. n. a state of temporary inactivitythe theater scene is usually in the doldrums during the summer abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense, suspension inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessnessimpasse, standstillcoma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torporrecess, recession, remissiondowntime, idleness, layoff continuance, continuation recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation a state or spell of low spiritsthe team had been in the doldrums ever since losing the championship blue devils, blues, dejection, depression, desolation, despond, despondence, despondency, disconsolateness, dispiritedness, dolefulness, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, forlornness, gloom, gloominess, glumness, heartsickness, joylessness, melancholy, miserableness, mopes, mournfulness, oppression, sadness, sorrowfulness, unhappiness melancholia, self-pityanguish, dolor, grief, mourning, somberness, sorrow, woefulnessagony, distress, painmisery, woe, wretchednessdiscouragement, disheartenmentmoodinessdespair, desperation, hopelessness, self-despairboredom, ennui, tediumdismalness, drear, morbidness, moroseness, morosityregret, rue bliss, blissfulness, ecstasy, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, exuberance, exultation, felicity, gladness, gladsomeness, happiness, heaven, intoxication, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, jubilation, rapture, rapturousness gaiety(also gayety), gayness, glee, gleefulness, humor, jollity, joviality, lightheartedness, merriment, mirth, mirthfulnesscheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, hopefulness, optimism, sunninesscontent, contentedness, contentment, satisfactiondelight, gratification the state of being boredwe were in the doldrums while we waited for something to happen blahs, boredom, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, weariness cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholylanguidness, languor, lassitude, lethargy, lifelessness, torpidity, torpordullness(also dulness), monotonousness, monotony, samenessapathy, indifference, unconcern beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascinationabsorption, engagement, engrossment, immersion, involvementanimation, enlivenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulationamusement, entertainmentdiversion, relief in 1765 |