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Weltschmerz

Noun:

A feeling of melancholy and world-weariness; a sadness towards the perceived imperfection and suffering in the world.

Example sentence: The poet's verses were filled with weltschmerz, capturing the collective angst and despair of the generation.

Adjective:

Describing a person or work of art that portrays or evokes a sense of sadness and existential pain.

Example sentence: The artist's weltschmerz paintings were widely acclaimed for their ability to touch the viewers' emotions deeply.

Related Term:

Sehnsucht - a deep longing or yearning for something unattainable.

Example sentence: The protagonist in the novel experienced both weltschmerz and sehnsucht as he wandered aimlessly through life, searching for meaning.