Ennui: meaning, definitions and examples

feeling of boredom

Ennui is a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. It is a state of weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from inactivity or lack of interest. Ennui can be described as a sense of tedium and lethargy.

boredom, listlessness, tedium

Examples of usage

• I was overcome with ennui after spending the entire weekend alone at home.

• Her ennui was palpable as she stared out the window, longing for something to break the monotony.

• The ennui of the long summer days seemed never-ending.

• The ennui of their routine life was starting to take its toll on their relationship.

• His constant ennui led him to seek out new experiences to combat the boredom.