Wordle Answer for June 5, 2023
The Wordle for June 5, 2023 solved to ENNUI. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
ENNUI
What ennui means
A feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction, and world-weariness that comes from being bored or lacking interest in things around you.
Where the word comes from
Ennui comes from French, where it originally meant weariness or listlessness. The French word derives from Old French "enui," which likely developed from the Latin phrase "in odio," meaning "in hatred" or "in disgust." Over time, the sense shifted from disgust to the milder feeling of world-weary boredom we know today.
Hints for June 5, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of ennui
- tedium
- boredom
- lethargy
- languor
- lassitude
- gener
- doldrums
- ennuyée
Used in a sentence
The wealthy collector felt a growing _____ toward his vast art collection after decades of acquisition.
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