ennui
noun | /ennui/
a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest
ennui
noun | /ennui/
Advanced WordsHARDa lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest
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"Months of isolation led to a deep ennui among the students."
"He confessed that luxury brought him ennui rather than joy."
Mnemonic Trick
ENNUI → N + NO + WI: think "no will" — boredom and listlessness.
Etymology
From French ennui, from Old French *anoier* “to annoy.”
Used for existential boredom or listlessness.
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