doldrum

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A slothful or stupid person.
2. adjective Boring, uninteresting.

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

Similar words

stagnation stagnancy the doldrums sluggishness difficulties slowdown slump downturn depression recession

Often followed by

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