Ennui

/ˈɒnwi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

After months of the same routine, she was overcome by a sense of ennui.

A weariness or boredom that results from a lack of interest or engagement.

His ennui was palpable during the long meeting filled with tedious reports.

An emotional state characterized by lack of energy or enthusiasm.

The summer vacation, which was supposed to be fun, turned into a period of ennui.

A condition of being bored with life’s monotony.

The ennui of urban life made him long for the simplicity of the countryside.

A pervasive sense of dreariness and emptiness.

Walking through the deserted streets, she was struck by a profound ennui.

French, from 'ennuyer' meaning 'to bore'.

a feeling of ennui

a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction

to suffer from ennui

to experience a lack of excitement or interest

ennui set in

boredom has begun or become more noticeable

boredom

the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest

apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

meh

I felt so 'meh' about the party, just pure ennui.

blah

After that movie, all I felt was 'blah' - total ennui.