English Explanatory Dictionary

world-weary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tired of the ways of the world; feeling apathetic or cynical due to one's life experiences.
  2. Bored with life.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːld ˌwɪəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-world-weary.wav /ˈwɝːld ˌwɪ(ə)ɹi/

Word forms

world-weary world-wearier world-weariest world weary worldweary

Etymology

From world + weary.

Synonyms

jaded world-wearied apathetic blasé adiaphroistic apathistical blithe deaf cool shiftless dispassionate dull enervated gallionic halfhearted heartless impassive ineffervescible insouciant indifferent insensible languid languorous Laodicean lethargic listless lackadaisical lotophagous lukewarm meh mopey nonchalant nonplussed otiose phlegmatic pococurante spiritless supine tepid torpid torpedinous unaroused uncaring unconcerned unenthusiastic unimpressible uninterested unlively unmoved untouched unzealous world-weary

Related words

weight of the world

Derived words

world-wearied world-weariness
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