ennui Definition
en·nui (än′wē′, än wē′)
noun
weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest; boredom
Etymology: Fr: see annoy
ennui Synonyms
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.

