world-weary

adjective

Definition of world-wearynext
as in blasé

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Recent Examples of world-weary 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 The Angel, Bones and SEAL Team alum will succeed James Garner as James Rockford, the witty, world-weary and chronically broke private investigator Garner originated on the 1974 NBC series. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for world-weary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-weary
  1. exasperated
  2. disgusted
  3. frustrated
  4. irritated
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  • Martinez and Ishibashi play McConaughey and Harrelson’s real-life spouses like easily exasperated sitcom spouses, half disapproving wet blankets and half the only sane people in their respective families.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Despite riders growing ever more exasperated with having to race in extreme heat, the Vuelta a España race organizer is adamant that major changes to the cycling calendar will not be contemplated as a solution to combat excessive temperatures.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of exasperated
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  • 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
  • Jake is eventually very frustrated and decides to quit basketball to do theater.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For a frustrated parent, a child's meltdown can look like bad behavior.
    — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • If your tears lack oil, your eyes can become irritated and dry more easily.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The dog’s ribs poked out, her skin was irritated and red, and patches of fur were missing — a possible sign of mange.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of irritated

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“World-weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-weary. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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