Synonyms for world-weariness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : wurld-weer-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɜrldˌwɪər i

Top 10 synonyms for world-weariness Other synonyms for the word world-weariness

Définition of world-weariness

  • As in boredom : noun disinterest; weariness
Example sentences :
  • The look was not one of love—nay, rather of world-weariness and of deep anxiety.
  • Extract from : « The White Lie » by William Le Queux
  • The thing stamped upon his face and burning in his eyes was not world-weariness, disappointment, despair.
  • Extract from : « A Modern Chronicle, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • The weight of world-weariness and disillusionment and foreboding which depressed her, certainly could not belong to youth.
  • Extract from : « Mary Ware in Texas » by Annie F. Johnston
  • The prevalence of this world-weariness of course needs explanation, and the cause is rather obscure.
  • Extract from : « Outspoken Essays » by William Ralph Inge
  • I am a mixture of enthusiasm and world-weariness; the scion of a decrepit race is not likely to be any better than that, you know!
  • Extract from : « Three Dramas » by Bjrnstjerne M. Bjrnson
  • World-weariness is only a desire for a better spiritual condition.
  • Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 » by Elbert Hubbard

Antonyms for world-weariness

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