Meaning of the word ennui in English

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ennui

US /ˌɑːnˈwiː/
UK /ˌɑːnˈwiː/
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Noun

1.

a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom.

Example:
The endless lectures filled him with ennui.
She suffered from a deep sense of ennui during her long illness.
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