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doldrums

/ˈdoʊldrəmz/ noun · British & US
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What does doldrums mean?

noun

A state of inactivity or stagnation, especially in a project or business; a period of calm weather with little or no wind, especially in the equatorial region of the Atlantic Ocean.

Example

"The company was stuck in the doldrums after the loss of its biggest client."

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