world-weary

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

Translation

adj.Weary of the world and its problems; disillusioned.; Showing a lack of enthusiasm or hope; cynical.

Phrases & Collocations

world-weary sigh

world-weary traveler

feeling world-weary

becoming world-weary

world-weary gaze

utterly world-weary

world-weary attitude

a world-weary look

world-weary wisdom

world-weary tone

Example Sentences

he had a world-weary look in his eyes after years of traveling.

the world-weary traveler slumped onto the park bench.

her world-weary cynicism made it hard to connect with her.

a world-weary sigh escaped his lips as he read the news.

the world-weary detective investigated the case with a heavy heart.

she gave a world-weary response to his enthusiastic proposal.

his world-weary attitude stemmed from years of disappointment.

the world-weary comedian delivered a lackluster performance.

despite his world-weary demeanor, he remained kind.

the world-weary professor lectured with a monotonous tone.

a world-weary acceptance of fate settled over her.

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