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Syntonyms of Ennui

Definitions:

1. Ennui (noun): a feeling of weariness and discontent resulting from lack of interest or boredom.
2. Ennui (noun): a state of feeling bored or uninterested in one's present situation.

Synonyms:

1. Monotony
2. Tedium
3. Boredom
4. Listlessness
5. Tiresomeness
6. Malaise
7. Disinterest
8. Indifference
9. Stagnation

Sample Sentences:

1. She couldn't bear the monotony of her job anymore and decided to pursue a new career.
2. The hours of waiting at the airport filled him with tedium and he wished he had brought a book.
3. After reading the same book for the third time, she couldn't shake off the boredom that had settled in.
4. His constant listlessness and lack of enthusiasm raised concerns among his friends.
5. The long and repetitive meetings were a source of tiresomeness for the whole team.
6. He found himself trapped in a state of malaise as he couldn't find motivation for any of his usual activities.
7. The disinterest in her studies started to affect her grades.
8. Her indifference towards social events made her friends question her passionate nature.
9. The company's stagnation was evident when comparing their progress to their competitors.