Becalmed
adjective
Being in a calm or quiet state where there is no motion or progress.
The sailing ship was becalmed in the ocean for days without enough wind to move it forward.
Often appears as...
- becalmed in the ocean
- becalmed in dead calm
adjective
Being in a state of no progress due to lack of activity or inspiration.
The writer was becalmed by writers’ block and couldn’t complete her novel.
Often appears as...
- becalmed in uninspiration
- becalmed project
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Being in a calm or quiet state where there is no motion or progress.
The sailing ship was becalmed in the ocean for days without enough wind to move it forward.
Often appears as...
- becalmed in the ocean
- becalmed in dead calm
adjective
Being in a state of no progress due to lack of activity or inspiration.
The writer was becalmed by writers’ block and couldn’t complete her novel.
Often appears as...
- becalmed in uninspiration
- becalmed project
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Origin
Originally described ships without wind, highlighting lack of control.
Historically, becalmed vessels could be stranded for weeks.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Use
Now also refers to any situation that's stagnant or unprogressive.
After the debate, negotiations remained becalmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Calmness Nuance
Suggests quietness but with an underlying frustration or problem.
Despite the peaceful scene, the crew felt anxious about being becalmed.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Origin
Originally described ships without wind, highlighting lack of control.
Historically, becalmed vessels could be stranded for weeks.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Use
Now also refers to any situation that's stagnant or unprogressive.
After the debate, negotiations remained becalmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Calmness Nuance
Suggests quietness but with an underlying frustration or problem.
Despite the peaceful scene, the crew felt anxious about being becalmed.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Origin
Originally described ships without wind, highlighting lack of control.
Historically, becalmed vessels could be stranded for weeks.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Use
Now also refers to any situation that's stagnant or unprogressive.
After the debate, negotiations remained becalmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Calmness Nuance
Suggests quietness but with an underlying frustration or problem.
Despite the peaceful scene, the crew felt anxious about being becalmed.
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Quote examples
Susan Orlean
American Journalist
The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I'm tired. I have been tired for decades. I am tired in the morning and I am tired while becalmed in the slough of the afternoon, and I am tired in the evening, except right when I try to go to sleep.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature.
Quote examples
Susan Orlean
American Journalist
The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I'm tired. I have been tired for decades. I am tired in the morning and I am tired while becalmed in the slough of the afternoon, and I am tired in the evening, except right when I try to go to sleep.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the infinite leisure and repose of nature.
Example 1 of 2
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