WORLD-WEARY Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

world-weary

adjective

Definition of world-weary

as in blasé

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Recent Examples of world-weary The second interpretation purports to be more hardheaded and sensible, wiser and world-weary after so many years of watching Trump at work. — Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 The uplift stirs even Guthrie, whose world-weary exasperation is vastly diminished by the power of song. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Dec. 2025 The story centered on Mare Sheehan, a world-weary detective sergeant in the fictional suburb of Easttown, Pennsylvania investigating the murder of a young mother. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Stately percussion and lush guitar work frame the artists’ commanding vocals, elevating the song’s sense of world-weary intensity. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for world-weary

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Jack Loder, a clearly exasperated digital content producer for the Giants’ flagship station KNBR, posted a two-minute video on X shortly after the game that singled out Webb for criticism.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
For a variety of reasons that weren’t immediately entirely clear, there was a comprehensive and fundamental breakdown in access to the stadium that left many exasperated or furious.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Definition of exasperated

Adjective

One of the women interviewed by The Times was rightly disgusted at the treatment that Fifield had been subjected to, and came forward with even more details about her own encounter with Platner.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
Davis becomes disgusted by Bill’s nonchalance and dismissiveness.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of disgusted

Adjective

The first baseman, stepping in front of a small group of reporters Saturday in Boston, was asked for his message to frustrated fans.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Crow-Armstrong was visibly frustrated taking strike 3 with runners on the corners.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of frustrated

Adjective

Royal biographer Tina Brown went as far as to suggest that Charles is growing increasingly irritated with William.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 27 July 2026
Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through a tunnel on the inside of the elbow, becomes inflamed, swollen and irritated, Johns Hopkins explains.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Definition of irritated

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