Ennui (Noun)
Meaning
The feeling of being bored by something tedious.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The never-ending paperwork filled her with ennui, making her question her career choice.
- The monotony of his daily routine had inflicted ennui on him, leaving him feeling drained and uninspired.
- After months of doing the same job, he started to feel ennui, a dull and listless discontent that he couldn't shake.
- The constant hum of the factory created an atmosphere of ennui among the workers, who felt trapped in their mundane tasks.
- The repetition of the same tasks day in and day out had instilled ennui in her, making her wonder if there was more to life.