ennui

noun
UK: /ɒnˈwiː/
US: /ɑːnˈwiː/

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

    1. She felt ennui during the long summer days.
    2. His ennui stemmed from a monotonous routine and lack of intellectual stimulation.

Synonyms

tedium apathy lassitude lethargy boredom

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ennui" is /ɒnˈwiː/ in British English and /ɑːnˈwiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ennui": tedium, apathy, lassitude, lethargy, boredom.

Example usage of "ennui": "She felt ennui during the long summer days.". More examples on the page.