SINCE 1828
world-weary
adjective
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
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of world-weary
: no longer having or showing excitement or interest in life
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