dol·drums 
/ˈdoʊldrəmz/ noun
/ˈdoʊldrəmz/ noun [plural] 1 : a state or period of sadness or depression
▪ We watched movies to fight off the winter doldrums. — often used in the phrase in the doldrums ▪ She has been in the doldrums since her best friend moved away. 2 : a state or period in which there is no activity or improvement
▪ The company is slowly climbing out of its economic doldrums. — often used in the phrase in the doldrums ▪ The market is in the doldrums.
▪ We watched movies to fight off the winter doldrums. — often used in the phrase in the doldrums ▪ She has been in the doldrums since her best friend moved away.
▪ The company is slowly climbing out of its economic doldrums. — often used in the phrase in the doldrums ▪ The market is in the doldrums.
