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Learn “Ennui”

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Ennui

noun/on-wee/

Meaning

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

In context

She felt a sense of ennui in the quiet, sleepy town.

Remember it

French for soul-deep boredom — say 'on-WEE', the sigh of a nothing-to-do afternoon.

Use it well

Literary flavour: 'a sense of ennui'; fancier than boredom, so use it sparingly.