/ ɒnˈwiː /
ennui
noun
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
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“A Sunday in November when I had everything I needed and still couldn't settle. I kept picking up my phone. I kept putting it down. I didn't want anything specific. I just wanted something.”
French: s'ennuyer, to be bored
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