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ennuia 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

ennui concept
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɑnˈwi/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒnˈwiː/

🌳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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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The billionaire's son suffered from chronic ennui despite having everything money could buy.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

boredomtediumlistlessnessapathyweariness

Antonyms

excitemententhusiasmvigor

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