ennui

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒnwi:/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A feeling of listlessness, weariness, or melancholy caused by boredom or lack of interest

倦怠,厌倦,无聊感

v.

To cause someone to feel bored or weary

使感到厌倦,使无聊

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
ennuiother
=ennui

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A sense of ennui settled over the wealthy society after the scandal.

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