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world-wea·ry | \ ˈwərld-ˌwir-ē 
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\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-weary
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of world-weary
: no longer having or showing excitement or interest in life
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The first known use of world-weary was in 1750
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