not sure if this is common knowledge in Wordie World, but "ennui" is derived from the same phrase "annoyed" is derived from; which is to say, "mihi in odio est" (Latin: "it is hateful to me").
For Ennui is a growth of English root, Though nameless in our language:--we retort The fact for words, and let the French translate That awful Yawn which Sleep cannot abate. (Lord Byron)
Damn you nkocharh! I came here just to mention that line, thereby impressing the entire internet with my leet knowledge of counter-culture heroes. But I guess you're 51 days leeter than I.
Zorak: Brak, be honest now. Are you or are you not totally and completely nuts? Well? Brak: I'm thinking! Space Ghost: Oh, this is all so childish. So meaningless. Brak: It's merely symptomatic of our postmodern ennui. There are no absolutes--unless you perceive our world as meaningless, when it's really your OWN freedom you detest! ... I like pork!
how hateful all this clicking is
one is simply nauseous at it
not sure if this is common knowledge in Wordie World, but "ennui" is derived from the same phrase "annoyed" is derived from; which is to say, "mihi in odio est" (Latin: "it is hateful to me").
1. You can click the 'more' button to feel at least displeased and discontent.
2. Go humbug Princeton.
Where can we apply to change the definition? "ennui" isn't boredom; it's being sick of life; it's a state of mind.
I'd reply to your comment, but I can't be bothered.
Happy Wordie bisesquicentennial to ennui, who would take a bow, except that it's all just so --- what's the word? Oh, who cares, really?
Pronounced "ahn·new·ee." Gorey's Gashleycrumb Tinies was a stroke of genius.
For Ennui is a growth of English root,
Though nameless in our language:--we retort
The fact for words, and let the French translate
That awful Yawn which Sleep cannot abate.
(Lord Byron)
Interesting to compare and contrast weltschmerz with ennui.
Gotta have ennui.
thank you, gustave flaubert
This always reminds me of the Gashleycrumb Tinies.
Damn you nkocharh! I came here just to mention that line, thereby impressing the entire internet with my leet knowledge of counter-culture heroes. But I guess you're 51 days leeter than I.
Seriously though - best Gorey line ever.
Zorak: Brak, be honest now. Are you or are you not totally and completely nuts? Well?
Brak: I'm thinking!
Space Ghost: Oh, this is all so childish. So meaningless.
Brak: It's merely symptomatic of our postmodern ennui. There are no absolutes--unless you perceive our world as meaningless, when it's really your OWN freedom you detest! ... I like pork!
Thank you, Edward Gorey.