Boredom from these craven nuisances (5)

I believe the answer is:

ennui

'boredom' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'from these craven nuisances' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'ENNUI' can be found hidden inside 'these craven nuisances'.

(Other definitions for ennui that I've seen before include "Effect of boredom" , "doldrums" , "Feeling of weariness or boredom" , "Result of boredom" , "Feeling of dissatisfaction" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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