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ennui

1 of 1noun
/ɑnˈwi/
1

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

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  • She sighed with ennui as she stared at the clock, waiting for the workday to end.
  • Despite the lavish surroundings, he felt a profound sense of ennui at the fancy party.
  • The long summer days stretched out before him, filled with nothing but ennui.
  • The repetitive tasks at work left her feeling ennui, longing for something new and challenging.
  • He sought to escape the ennui of his daily routine by traveling to exotic destinations.
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