A feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest See examples of ennui used in a sentence. A feeling of being bored and mentally tired caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to… Listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest The servants relieved their ennui with gambling and gossip about their masters (john barth). Definition of ennui noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Ennui in american english (ɑːnˈwi, ˈɑːnwi, french ɑ̃ːˈnwi) noun a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest “ennui” is a term that describes a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement It goes beyond mere boredom It’s a deep sense of weariness and discontent that can stem from monotony or inactivity. The french word ennui describes a feeling that combines tiredness and boredom
Britannica dictionary definition of ennui [noncount] A lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest he suffered from a general sense of ennui
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