ennuyée
Definition
Adjective (also used as a noun) - Bored or weary: "ennuyée" describes a woman who is feeling bored, listless, or weary, often from a lack of stimulation or interest. It is a French loanword used in English to convey a specific, refined sense of ennui or tedium.
Usage Examples
- (She looked bored and weary.)
- (The bored woman showed no enthusiasm.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ennuyée" as a noun: Refers to a woman who is habitually bored or weary.
- The novel's protagonist is a classic ennuyée, drifting through society without purpose. (The main character is a bored woman.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ennui (n): a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
- He suffered from a deep ennui that no activity could cure. (He felt persistent boredom.)
- Ennuyé (adj): the masculine form, describing a bored man.
- The ennuyé gentleman yawned during the lecture. (The bored man yawned.)
Synonyms
- Bored: feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.
- Weary: feeling or showing tiredness, especially from prolonged boredom.
- Listless: lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Related Idioms
- To be in a state of ennui: to experience deep, persistent boredom.
- After weeks of rain, the children were in a state of ennui. (They were extremely bored.)