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ennui

/ɒnˈwiː/ /ɑnˈwi/

Meanings
noun
A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.

Examples :

"After weeks of doing the same tasks at his summer job, a deep ennui settled over Michael. "
mind emotion sensation philosophy condition soul

Related Words

Illustration repetitive

repetitive adjective

/rɪˈpɛtətɪv/ /rəˈpɛtətɪv/

Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.

"The meeting was repetitive; the same points were discussed over and over again. "

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration boredom

boredom noun

/ˈbɔː.dəm/ /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/

The state of being bored.

"Example sentence: "The long meeting caused intense boredom among the employees." "

Illustration lecture

lecture noun

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

Illustration melancholia

melancholia noun

/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/ /ˌmɛləŋˈkoʊliə/

Deep sadness or gloom; melancholy.

"After losing the championship game, a wave of melancholia washed over the entire team. "

Illustration depression

depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

Illustration gripping

gripping verb

/ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ/

To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

"After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement."

Illustration settled

settled verb

/ˈsɛtl̩d/

To conclude or resolve (something):

"After a long discussion, the committee finally settled the date for the school picnic. "

Illustration daydream

daydream noun

/ˈdeɪdɹiːm/

A spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

"While listening to the teacher, Sarah often drifted into a daydream about her summer vacation. "

Illustration caused

caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

Illustration listless

listless adjective

/ˈlɪstləs/

Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

"After a long and tiring day at work, Sarah felt listless and didn't have the energy to cook dinner. "