Definition of world–weary
: feeling or showing fatigue from or boredom with the life of the world and especially material pleasures
world–weariness
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1750
First Known Use of world–weary
1750
WORLD–WEARY Defined for English Language Learners
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adjective
world–wea·ry
\ˈwərld-ˌwir-ē\
Definition of world–weary for English Language Learners
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: no longer having or showing excitement or interest in life
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