A simple app for complex minds.

Term

ennui n

Ennui means a feeling of bored dissatisfaction. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of ennui

  • a feeling of bored dissatisfaction

Usage examples of ennui

The wealthy character suffers from ennui because nothing in his comfortable life feels meaningful.

After months of doing the same dull task, she felt ennui rather than simple tiredness.

His ennui disappeared when he found a project that challenged him again.

Related vocabulary