Word of the day
ennui
1. a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
“he succumbed to ennui and despair”
noun
/ɑnˈwi/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"It's _____ to avoid feelings of ennui when there's nothing to do."
Select three words related to ennui
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- apathy
- power
- excitement
- boredom
- vigor
- lethargy
Choose the phrase that uses ennui correctly
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Find a word related to ennui
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