world-weary
[ wurld-weer-ee ]
adjective
weary of the world; bored with existence, material pleasures, etc.
Origin of world-weary
1First recorded in 1760–70
Other words from world-weary
- world-wea·ri·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for world-weary
world-weary
adjective
no longer finding pleasure in living; tired of the world
Derived forms of world-weary
- world-weariness, noun
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