Everyone gets the doldrums - a feeling of low spirits and lack of energy - every once in a while. ... The exact etymology of doldrums is not certain, though it is believed to be related to the Old English dol, meaning "foolish" - a history it shares with our adjective "dull."

Is doldrum a noun?

doldrums Add to list Share. Doldrums aren't drums that you can play like the tom-toms. Rather people use this noun to describe a period of time that is boring, depressing, or characterized by inactivity. The noun doldrums is derived from the word dull.

What does a doldrum mean?

a : a spell of listlessness or despondency : blues. b : a state of bafflement : quandary. 2 archaic : a sluggish or slow-witted person. 3 doldrums plural. a : a region over the ocean near the equator abounding in calms, squalls, and light baffling winds.