What it means
- (noun) A slothful or stupid person.
- (noun) 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. “I was in the doldrums yesterday and just didn’t feel inspired.”
- (noun) 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.
- (noun) (by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.
Letter analysis
- Doldrums contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Common questions
What does Doldrums mean?
A slothful or stupid person.
How many letters are in Doldrums?
Doldrums has 8 letters.
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