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ENNUI Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word ennui. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word ennui. (close relations)
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boredom
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being bored by something tedious

tedium
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being bored by something tedious

• dullness owing to length or slowness

apathy
nounn
noun

• an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

dissatisfaction
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased and discontent

dullness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being slow to understand

• the quality of lacking interestingness

• a lack of visual brightness

• lack of sensibility

• without sharpness or clearness of edge or point

inactivity
nounn
noun

• the state of being inactive

• a disposition to remain inactive or inert

• being inactive; being less active

indifference
nounn
noun

• unbiased impartial unconcern

• apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

• the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally

• the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

lethargy
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

listlessness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

monotony
nounn
noun

• the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

• constancy of tone or pitch or inflection

weariness
nounn
noun

• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

acedia
nounn
noun

• apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)

weltschmerz
nounn
noun

• sadness on thinking about the evils of the world

Best Hypernyms For ENNUI

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ennui, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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dissatisfaction

Alternatives for BOREDOM

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