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Recent Examples of ennui Holden Caulfield responded to the ennui and existential despair of the Cold War by sinking into depression and glib cynicism; Vera reacts to our era’s deadly division with fits of perfectionism, striving to mend all conflicts everywhere. Book Marks july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025 The ennui becomes more significant and apparent when viewers learn that Tina was a child prodicy musician. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 June 2025 There’s nothing peaceful about this mental stillness; as the day lengthens, so does the ennui. Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 29 May 2025 More egregious, though, is the way Stick presents the key to unlocking Stick Cahill’s ennui. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ennui
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boredom
Noun
  • As seen only in the episodes, the major arcs of this season of Love Island have been tedious to the point of boredom.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 July 2025
  • This can stem from boredom or a desire for stimulation, or even a territorial instinct to protect the dog's territory against intruders.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025

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“Ennui.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ennui. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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