world-weary

adjective
UK: /ˌwɜːldˈwɪəri/
US: /ˌwɝːldˈwɪri/

  1. Tired of the world; feeling bored and unhappy because you have experienced too many things.

    1. He has a world-weary look.
    2. The play's protagonist is a world-weary detective haunted by past cases, seeking solace.

  2. Showing or expressing boredom or cynicism as a result of having experienced many aspects of life, especially those regarded as depressing or tiresome.

    1. She gave a world-weary sigh.
    2. His world-weary attitude made him seem much older than his actual years, a stark contrast.

Synonyms

cynical bored disenchanted tired jaded

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "world-weary" in English means: Tired of the world; feeling bored and unhappy because you have experienced too many things., Showing or expressing boredom or cynicism as a result of having experienced many aspects of life, especially those regarded as depressing or tiresome..

The phonetic transcription of "world-weary" is /ˌwɜːldˈwɪəri/ in British English and /ˌwɝːldˈwɪri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "world-weary": cynical, bored, disenchanted, tired, jaded.

Example usage of "world-weary": "He has a world-weary look.". More examples on the page.