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world-weariness

 

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Noun world-weariness has 1 sense
  1. world-weariness, Weltschmerz - sadness on thinking about the evils of the world
    --1 is a kind of melancholy

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Term: World-Weariness

Definition:

World-weariness refers to a feeling of exhaustion, cynicism, or disillusionment towards the world or life in general. It is the weariness that stems from experiencing or witnessing the repetitive and predictable nature of human existence.

Example Sentences:

  1. After years of dealing with setbacks and disappointments, he was burdened by a deep sense of world-weariness.
  2. She had traveled extensively, but the constant exposure to poverty and suffering had driven her to a state of world-weariness.
  3. The artist's melancholic paintings often reflected his world-weariness and yearning for a better reality.
  4. As a seasoned journalist, he had acquired a certain level of world-weariness towards the corrupt practices he encountered.

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