Food & drink pronunciation

doldrum

/ˈdɒldɹəm/

IPA
/ˈdɒldɹəm/ · /ˈdɑldɹəm/
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Meaning

noun

A slothful or stupid person.

adjective

Boring, uninteresting.

“She quit her doldrum job and left to seek a life of adventure.”

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