Synonyms and Antonyms of doldrums
1
a state of temporary inactivity - The theater scene is usually in the doldrums during the summer.
inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness
impasse, standstill
coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor
recess, recession, remission
downtime, idleness, layoff
2
a state or spell of low spirits - The team had been in the doldrums ever since losing the championship.
blues, dejection, depression, desolation, despond, despondence, despondency, disconsolateness, dispiritedness, dolefulness, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, forlornness, gloom, gloominess, glumness, heartsickness, joylessness, melancholy, miserableness, mopes, mournfulness, oppression, sadness, sorrowfulness, unhappiness
melancholia, self-pity
anguish, dolor, grief, mourning, somberness, sorrow, woefulness
agony, distress, pain
misery, woe, wretchedness
discouragement, disheartenment
moodiness
despair, desperation, hopelessness
dismalness, morbidness, moroseness
gaiety (also gayety), gayness, glee, gleefulness, humor, jollity, joviality, lightheartedness, merriment, mirth, mirthfulness
cheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, hopefulness, optimism, sunniness
contentedness, contentment, satisfaction
delight, gratification
bliss, blissfulness, ecstasy, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, exuberance, exultation, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, jubilation, rapture, rapturousness
3
the state of being bored - in the doldrums while we waited for something to happen
cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy
languidness, languor, lassitude, lethargy, lifelessness, torpidity, torpor
dullness (also dulness), monotonousness, monotony, sameness
apathy, indifference, unconcern
beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination
absorption, engagement, engrossment, immersion, involvement
animation, excitement, invigoration, stimulation
amusement, entertainment
diversion, relief
