Simple Definition of ennui

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ennui

noun

: a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest
He suffered from a general sense of ennui. [=boredom]

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“Ennui.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ennui. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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