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How to pronounce “doldrums”
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Pronunciation guide for doldrums
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of doldrums with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Falling to Earth
right now we're in kind of the doldrums. But the problem I have with us shutting down programs
- Definition summary
- 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.
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How to pronounce doldrums
Falling to Earth
right now we're in kind of the doldrums. But the problem I have with us shutting down programs
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “doldrums”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- 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.
- (nautical) 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.
- (nautical, oceanography, by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.
Practice Nearby Words
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