ennui
nounHow many syllables in ennui?
There are 2 syllables in the word ennui.How to pronounce ennui:
Definition of ennui:
- ennui (noun):
- the feeling of being bored by something tedious.
- a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction boredom
- boredom and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or excitement
Synonyms for ennui:
blahs
boredom
dissatisfaction
fatigue
lassitude
lethargy
listlessness
melancholy
restlessness
tedium
the doldrums
tiredness
weariness
Antonyms for ennui:
action
activeness
activity
animation
busyness
calm
calmness
cheer
cheerfulness
comfort
complacency
composure
content
contentedness
contentment
delectation
delight
ease
energy
enjoyment
enthusiasm
equanimity
excitement
fulfillment
fulfilment
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