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ennui

[/ˈɑːnwiː/ or /ɑnˈwiː/]
nounmasculine
tédio
1. a feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, and world-weariness; lack of interest or enthusiasm
After years of traveling, he felt a sense of ennui about visiting new places.
Após anos viajando, ele sentia um tédio profundo em relação a visitar novos lugares.
2. a state of apathetic fatigue and disillusionment, often accompanied by melancholy
The artist's work reflected the ennui of modern urban life.
A obra do artista refletia o tédio da vida urbana moderna.
NYC Slang
being over it; that blah feeling
Synonyms
apathywearinesslethargylassitudeindifferencemelancholy
Antonyms
enthusiasmzealexcitementvigoreagerness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tédio
most common translation; can also use 'desânimo' or 'apatia'
São Paulo
tédio
standard usage; 'hastio' also understood
Rio de Janeiro
tédio
standard usage; colloquially may say 'desânimo' or 'falta de vontade'
Portugal
tédio
standard; 'fastio' is also used in more literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fit of ennui
seized by ennui
world-weary ennui
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