as in melancholy
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Noun
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Chu's main input was slowing down the song's pacing overall, leaning into the melancholy of the moment.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Gyuri Kim, with her feeling for melancholy and uncertainty, turned out to be a wonderful counterpart.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some people snack at night to cope with stress, boredom, or sadness.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Quotidian excursions to the post office or the bank can create valuable opportunities for boredom, too.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And my too evident ennui and lack of lust for life on this cold and still dark early morning.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Economists also worry about signs of flagging consumer confidence, because ennui can prompt consumers to stop spending.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Cheerlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerlessness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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