doldrums

Meanings

• noun

  A state of stagnation or inactivity, particularly in business or the arts.

  - "The company entered a period of doldrums after the departure of its charismatic CEO."
  - "The play went into doldrums after the leading actor fell ill."
  - "The economy was in a prolonged state of doldrums."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɑldɹəmz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=181997"

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Synonyms

dullard , calms , intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) , dumps

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doldrums
mumbles , tumbles , rumble , grumble

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Variants

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doldrums

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Etymology

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Originally referred to a region near the equator where winds were calm, making sailing difficult.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doldrums' comes from the Old Portuguese word 'turvos,' meaning 'evil winds.'

2. In the 18th and 19th centuries, sailors believed that entering the doldrums could lead to madness, known as 'doldrums fever.'

3. The doldrums are located near the equator, where the Intertropical Convergence Zone creates a region of low pressure and minimal wind.

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Related Concepts

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1. stagnation: A state of little or no growth, progress, or activity.

2. apathy: A lack of interest or concern.

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Culture

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The term 'doldrums' has been used extensively in literature and music to describe a state of depression, stagnation, or apathy. In Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick,' the term is used to describe the mental state of the crew during their long, seemingly endless voyage.

How to Memorize "doldrums"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm sea with no wind or waves, symbolizing a state of inactivity or stagnation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doldrums' with feelings of boredom, depression, or apathy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Doldrums: A state of stagnation or inactivity.

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