Sentences

ennui in a sentence

n.

Definition

Ennui is a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Sample Sentences

  1. Feeling a pervasive sense of ennui, she found it difficult to engage in activities that once excited her.
  2. The long, monotonous lectures were a breeding ground for ennui among the students.
  3. He tried to combat his ennui by taking up new hobbies, but nothing seemed to ignite his passion.
  4. As the days blended together, a deep ennui settled over the small town, leaving its residents restless.
  5. In moments of ennui, she often turned to books, seeking adventure in worlds far removed from her own.

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