world-weariness

[US]/[wɜːld ˈwɪərɪnəs]/
[UK]/[wɝːld ˈwɪərɪnəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction with the world; cynicism.; a state of being tired of life and the world.

Phrases & Collocations

world-weariness sets

feeling world-weariness

with world-weariness

expresses world-weariness

suffering world-weariness

overcome world-weariness

displaying world-weariness

filled with world-weariness

a world-weariness

show world-weariness

Example Sentences

he felt a deep sense of world-weariness after years of traveling the globe.

her world-weariness was evident in her cynical outlook on life.

the novel explores the theme of world-weariness in a disillusioned generation.

a wave of world-weariness washed over him as he listened to the politician's empty promises.

despite her success, a quiet world-weariness lingered within her.

he expressed his world-weariness through sarcastic humor and a detached demeanor.

the artist's paintings reflected a profound sense of world-weariness and despair.

she battled her world-weariness with bursts of creativity and a renewed passion for her work.

his world-weariness stemmed from witnessing so much suffering and injustice.

the poet captured the essence of world-weariness in his melancholic verses.

a palpable world-weariness hung in the air after the disappointing election results.

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