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ennui /ɑnˈwi, ˈɑnwi; Fr. ɑ̃ˈnwi/ Show Spelled Pronunciation
Pronunciation: \ˌän-ˈwē\ [ahn-wee, ahn-wee; Fr. ahn-nwee]
Function: noun
Etymology: French, 18th century. from Old French enui annoyance, from enuier to vex, from Late Latin inodiare to make loathsome.
Meaning:
a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction.
boredom or discontent caused by a lack of activity or excitement.
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