Ennui (N)
Pronunciation: ahn-wee
Word Meaning: A feeling of weariness, dissatisfaction, or boredom arising from a lack of interest, excitement, or occupation.
Uses in Sentence:
- The long hours of waiting at the airport led to a sense of ennui.
- Summer vacation brought about a certain ennui as there was nothing exciting to do.
- The monotony of daily tasks can sometimes result in ennui.
Synonyms:
- Boredom
- Tedium
- Weariness
- Lethargy
- Dullness
Antonyms:
- Excitement
- Enthusiasm
- Interest
- Animation
- Engagement
Word Meaning in Hindi: उबाऊपन (Ubhauapan) / असुकून (Asukoon)
Word uses in Hindi:
- हवाई अड्डे पर लंबी प्रतीक्षा की घंटियों ने उबाऊपन की भावना पैदा की। (The long hours of waiting at the airport led to a sense of ennui.)
- गर्मी की छुट्टियों ने कुछ रोमांटिक करने के लिए उबाऊपन की भावना लाई। (Summer vacation brought about a certain ennui as there was nothing exciting to do.)
- दिनचर्या के एकघंटे के कारण कभी-कभी उबाऊपन का अहसास हो सकता है। (The monotony of daily tasks can sometimes result in ennui.)