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Recent Examples of weltschmerz
The doctor suspected ennui, which in some cases can turn into weltschmerz.
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Star Tribune, 16 May 2021
The Germans gave us schadenfreude, or experiencing pleasure in the misfortune of others, and my personal favorite: weltschmerz.
—John Warner, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2018
As in the original, the orchestra (fluidly led, as usual, by Rob Berman) is visibly perched above the action, pouring out weltschmerz-laden melodies that flow like a thick, high-proof dessert wine.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2018
Star Tribune, 16 May 2021
The Germans gave us schadenfreude, or experiencing pleasure in the misfortune of others, and my personal favorite: weltschmerz.
—John Warner, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2018
As in the original, the orchestra (fluidly led, as usual, by Rob Berman) is visibly perched above the action, pouring out weltschmerz-laden melodies that flow like a thick, high-proof dessert wine.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weltschmerz
Noun
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Too much American Chekhov falls straight into the ennui trap.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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Those reporters told stories of war in all its gore and its glory, its exhilaration and its ennui.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cats may also climb due to boredom, excess energy, stress, or a need to escape from people or other pets.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Caldwell carried a walkie-talkie to stay in touch with Ingrid, whose boredom in the van had been vigorously articulated across the airwaves.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When your sleep quality or consistency fluctuates, your body has a harder time keeping things regulated, which can result in sluggish energy levels, tiredness, and fatigue.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to Eli Lilly, based on clinical studies, the side effects of the Foundayo pill include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach or abdominal pain, headache, swollen belly, tiredness, belching, heartburn, gas, and hair loss.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t let tedium drain your energy!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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What would be lost in the red-white-and-blue tedium gives Venezuela an instantly identifiable characteristic.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many women in this situation report persistent mood issues, fatigue, and restlessness.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Apr. 2026
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The album’s adventurousness mirrors the themes at play, as Thundercat describes his own form of creative restlessness.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Manuel Bonilla brings a contrasting energy as New Art, infusing the role with youthful optimism that plays against Old Art’s weariness.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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As her characters in both movies experience vexing circumstances within a seriocomic framework, Byrne exhibits the tightly wound weariness of a person forced into fight-or-flight mode for too long.—
Carla Meyer,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This moment was a turning point for him — despite his past indifference toward settling down, fatherhood changed him completely.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Would a cyberattack that kills people finally shake us out of our indifference?—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Weltschmerz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weltschmerz. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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