Word of the DayOctober 16, 2021

ennui

Definition

a feeling of discontent and fatigue as a result of boredom

Example Usage

people tried to keep themselves occupied during the quarantine, but some degree of global ennui was inevitable

Synonyms

  • tedium
  • lethargy
  • depression
  • listlessness
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