WORLD-WEARY Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

world-weary

adjective

Definition of world-weary

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Recent Examples of world-weary The flip side of Salinger’s bleak depiction is a childhood full of free expression and natural development, unburdened by the power, rules, and discipline imposed by world-weary adults and those prone to power. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 This weekend, Peter Parker is back — a little older, more world-weary and facing a far less forgiving market. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Beulah’s not delivering world-weary pronouncements, the way Beth does. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Marcellus is really, really smart, which Molina imparts via a wry and world-weary voiceover. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for world-weary

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Lee, meanwhile, functions as exasperated colleague, grieving friend, and increasingly, minder, as his mentor’s memory begins to slip, sometimes returning loudly in moments of unguarded truth—or perhaps deathbed confessions.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Autant, the owner of L’Amandier, seemed both relieved and a little exasperated.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of exasperated

Adjective

No wonder disgusted fans have protested both inside and outside Angel Stadium all summer.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Chris basically split us down the middle and decided who’s gonna be happy about what's happening around him and who’s gonna be kinda disgusted.

— Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgusted

Adjective

Plenty of others, namely frustrated fans, are pondering the other stuff for him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Middlewood, who is based in Kansas, does not expect frustrated rural voters to shift to the Democratic Party, given how long the state has been a Republican stronghold.

— Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of frustrated

Adjective

For irritated skin, look for a mask with a cooling effect and soothing ingredients, such as 111Skin’s Rose Gold Brightening Mask Set.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Pause potent actives like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs and vitamin C when skin is irritated.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritated

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