'To be in the doldrums' definitions:
Definition of 'To be in the doldrums'
From: GCIDE
- doldrums \dol"drums\ (d[o^]l"dr[u^]mz), n. pl. [Cf. Gael. doltrum grief, vexation?] A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors. [1913 Webster]
- To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium. [1913 Webster]