ennui

noun

Pronunciation: /ɑːnˈwiː/

Definition

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Examples

• The long, rainy afternoon in the empty house plunged him into a deep state of ennui.

• She tried to combat her growing ennui by signing up for a challenging new pottery class.

• The film was so predictable that the audience was overcome with palpable ennui by the second act.

Synonyms of ennui

Words with a similar meaning to ennui:

• boredom
• apathy
• lethargy
• lassitude

Antonyms of ennui

Words with the opposite meaning to ennui:

• excitement
• enthusiasm

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