DOLDRUMS

8 letters 12 Scrabble points /ˈdɒldɹəmz/

Definition of DOLDRUMS

noun

  1. A slothful or stupid person.

    Synonyms: dullard
Related words: dullard
noun

  1. 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."

    Synonyms: dumps

  2. 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.

  3. (by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

    Synonyms: calms intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)
Related words: calms intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) dumps

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters D O L D R U M S
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points