as in blasé
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of world-weary
But as Natalia is thrust into an unforgiving world and forced to grow up too fast, Reid’s performance takes on a world-weary tone.
—
Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
In the verses, Bradley Cooper and Gaga’s lyrics and vocal lines are mirrored — two world-weary cynics serenading each other.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
But when his disillusioned and world-weary older brother returns to town, Rusty James is forced to confront the reality of his own path.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Peter Haber plays Martin Beck, a middle-age, world-weary cop who suffered a great tragedy early in his career.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world-weary
Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
In the verses, Bradley Cooper and Gaga’s lyrics and vocal lines are mirrored — two world-weary cynics serenading each other.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
But when his disillusioned and world-weary older brother returns to town, Rusty James is forced to confront the reality of his own path.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Peter Haber plays Martin Beck, a middle-age, world-weary cop who suffered a great tragedy early in his career.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world-weary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-weary
Adjective
-
And Kenna Harrington plays the smart but exasperated strategist Mark.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
-
That produced an exasperated response from Senate Democrats, who spoke on the floor late into the night Wednesday to highlight the impact the funding freeze ordered by Trump’s budget office would have on communities around the country.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Abby’s friends are nervous, even disgusted at this point, horrified at her capacity for violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
-
That alone is reason to remain disgusted with this team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
In truth, Moyes had cut a frustrated figure throughout Saturday’s defeat.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
-
The first-term lawmaker is the only incumbent Senate Democrat up for reelection in 2026 in a state carried by Trump, with a path to victory that hinges on winning over voters who supported the president and turning out a frustrated Democratic base.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
But do not make the mistake of thinking that serial winners would not quite like to win something else, or that City fans would be blase about it in any way.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
-
Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Adjective
-
The less time people spend playing creative director, the less time everyone else will spend being irritated.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
15 Apr. 2025
-
If your skin barrier is particularly irritated, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“World-weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-weary. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share