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Recent Examples of weltschmerz
Others blame a kind of 21st-century weltschmerz—a sadness about the state of the world and our uncertain future in it.
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Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The doctor suspected ennui, which in some cases can turn into weltschmerz.
—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
Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The doctor suspected ennui, which in some cases can turn into weltschmerz.
—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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White’s actorly presence comes through in his vocal performance, lending the beleaguered fighter a sense of depressed world-weariness and poignant ennui.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Made when Dunham was in her early 20s, the film is a deadly accurate portrait of post-collegiate ennui, shot partly in her parents’ NYC apartment, and remains fresh and startlingly insightful.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Studies on workplace boredom have linked chronic under-stimulation to lower job satisfaction, reduced mental health and increased turnover intentions.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Riesling took dance lessons elsewhere to relieve her boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing two face masks for the in-person instruction.—
Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Others may have mild symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches or tiredness.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Other Tips for Combatting Fatigue Fatigue, which is defined as a general feeling of tiredness or lack of energy, can interfere with your daily activities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The art of roster architecture has been replaced by the tedium of money management in many cases.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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There is a compounding effect to showing up, tolerating the tedium and choosing the harder path repeatedly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Venus’ alignment with Uranus can stir up restlessness around communication, money or emotional security.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Energy drinks can cause anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Yet that weariness doesn’t plague the music itself.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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As progressive Democrats use weariness of war in Iran and skepticism of big money to keep driving voters away from AIPAC, however, other sectors of the party are getting dragged down.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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But it has rarely been managed with such apparent indifference to its own contradictions.—
Shirvin Zeinalzadeh,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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This is a distortion of the law, and a display of callous indifference to the tragedies that moved Congress to pass the Refugee Act.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Weltschmerz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weltschmerz. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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