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world-weary

adjective world-wea·ry \ ˈwərld-ˌwir-ē \

Definition of world-weary

: feeling or showing fatigue from or boredom with the life of the world and especially material pleasures
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world-weariness

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First Known Use of world-weary

1750

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world-weary

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Definition of world-weary for English Language Learners

  • : no longer having or showing excitement or interest in life

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