A sense of apathy and lassitude brought about by either societal or personal stagnation. Akin to languor, but more closely tied to existentialism and post-war Europe.
As seen in the film L'Avventura, by Michelangelo Antonioni. As characterized in post-war Europeanliterature.
A very deep and generalised boredom with one's life.
Some high-schoolers may think they are suffering, because they're "bored and do not want to do their homework"...Yes well it's deeper than that, so no you're not suffering.
Comes from the french word ennuyeux, meaning, boring/annoying
A punk guy who looks like a scene kid! Reckon himself to be a vampire. Can be found static in almost all the social networks. Popular for his red streak hair. A fame philia of Internet!
Obscure 90's band had a minor hit with the funk-tinged dancefloor rave-up "Limestone Willie." Band had distinctive stage presence in tuba playerSergio and go-go dancing guitarist Gretl. Members later appeared in such bands as the Dirtminers and Catfence.
"Obsessive? He spends all his time looking for old Ennui Kissinger albums!"
That's that thing when you've been waiting in line for the toaster, but you're so hungry you make yourself a bagel and eat it before you eat your actual toasted bagel.
I was really determined to use the toaster for my bagel but I was so hungry I had to make myself an ennui sandwich. I'm starting to think that the line for the toaster is actually a separate dimension where time has no meaning.