ennui — a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑnˈwi/
Korean meaning: 권태, 지루함, 따분함
Korean pronunciation: 안**위**
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's son suffered from chronic ennui despite having everything money could buy.
- His ennui was so profound that he yawned while skydiving.
- The pandemic lockdown created a widespread sense of ennui among city dwellers.
ennui
NOUN//ɑnˈwi//
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

a teenager lies sprawled across their unmade bed, staring blankly at the ceiling with heavy-lidded eyes and a deeply bored expression. Their arm dangles limply off the side of the bed while the other hand rests on their forehead in exhaustion. Around them, various entertainment options remain untouched - video game controllers, books, and art supplies scattered but ignored. The room shows signs of attempted activities that were quickly abandoned. A friend sits nearby looking equally listless, slumped in a chair and gazing out the window with a vacant stare. a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'ennui' meaning boredom or listlessness, which derives from Latin 'in odio' meaning 'in hatred' or 'hateful.' The word entered English in the 18th century as a sophisticated term for the fashionable weariness of high society.
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“The billionaire's son suffered from chronic ennui despite having everything money could buy.”
“His ennui was so profound that he yawned while skydiving.”
“The pandemic lockdown created a widespread sense of ennui among city dwellers.”
“She decorated her office with motivational quotes to combat her work ennui.”
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