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doldrums Synonyms

Another word for doldrums

Choosing another word for doldrums depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state or period of stagnation, inactivity, or slump, as in business, art, or personal productivity.

Usage Example

"The housing market remained in the stagnation throughout the winter months before rebounding in the spring."

Strongest
stagnation
slump
Strong
inactivity
lethargy
torpor
dullness
inertia

• noun (Context 2)

A state of low spirits, listlessness, or mild depression.

Usage Example

"A brisk walk in the fresh autumn air helped lift her out of the afternoon dejection."

Strongest
dejection
Strong
melancholy
gloom
blues
malaise
depression
ennui
despondency
listlessness
languor

Opposites of doldrums

The opposite of doldrums shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

elation
euphoria
boom
cheerfulness
upswing
vitality
prosperity
growth
See all opposites of doldrums

• Nearby Words

doily
doings
dojo
doldrums
dole
doleful
dolefully

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doldrums. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doldrums
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