Find your perfect word!

Definition doldrums

Etymology

From doldrum (�(obsolete) slothful or stupid person�) +‎ -s. Doldrum is possibly derived from dull or Middle English dold (past participle of dullen, dollen (�to make or become blunt or dull; to make or become dull-witted or stupid; to make or become inactive�), from dul, dol, dolle (�not sharp, blunt, dull; not quick-witted, stupid; lethargic, sluggish�); see further at dull), modelled after tantrum.

Noun

doldrums pl (plural only)

1. Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
2. (nautical) Usually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
3. (nautical, oceanography, by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

Noun

doldrums

1. (obsolete) plural of doldrum (�slothful or stupid person�)

Results 95 Words with the letters DOLDRUMS

You can also try words with the phrase DOLDRUMS, words starting with the letters DOLDRUMS, or words ending in the letters DOLDRUMS.

Favorites Searches

Words… ending with q, starting with q, starting with qa, starting with qo, with two letters, starting with x, starting with j, ending with j,

Some random searches: Words with the letters YHBZ, Words with the letters PLXE, Words with the letters HSO, Words with the letters BHE,