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ennui Definition

en·nui (änwē′, än wē)

noun

weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest; boredom

Etymology: Fr: see annoy

ennui Synonyms

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ennui Usage Examples

Converse of object

treat: In any event, changing perspectives also fails to treat ennui.

Adjective modifier

  • suburban: The original Dawn of the Dead was a high watermark... suburban ennui of brain- dead shoppers sticking to what they're.. .
  • urban: Hamilton is a deft chronicler of urban ennui and claustrophobia.
  • general: It leaves the rest of his life utterly empty, and he vacillates between amorous intensity and general ennui.
  • middle: Beyond British and sensationally sociological, Blur and singer/songwriter Damon Albarn weave tales of stifling middle class ennui into clever pop vignettes.

Noun used with modifier

class: Beyond British and sensationally sociological, Blur and singer/songwriter Damon Albarn weave tales of stifling middle class ennui into clever pop vignettes.

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