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Definitions

ennui

[ahn-wee, ahn-wee, ahn-nwee] / ɑnˈwi, ˈɑn wi, ɑ̃ˈnwi /

NOUN

boredom

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apathy languor melancholy sadness tedium weariness

STRONG

blahs blues dejection depression dissatisfaction doldrums dumps fatigue lassitude listlessness satiety spiritlessness surfeit yawn

WEAK

ho hums lack of interest languidness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheer happiness joy

STRONG

gladness

WEAK

energy enthusiasm excitement liveliness vigor

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