CultureJuly 13, 2026
ennui
/ɑːnˈwiː/
Definition
A feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, or boredom resulting from a lack of excitement, often associated with a sense of existential malaise.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'ennui,' which stems from the Vulgar Latin 'inodiare,' meaning 'to make loathsome or hateful.' It entered the English language in the late 18th century to describe a refined, intellectual form of boredom.
In the news
The word is used here as the title of an EP by the band Chase Petra, specifically to describe the theme of navigating complex personal struggles like imposter syndrome and life dissatisfaction.
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