Word
world-weary
/ˈwɜːld ˌwɪɚi/
adjective
厌世的
tired of the world
- 1.
Tired of the ways of the world; feeling apathetic or cynical due to one's life experiences.
对世事感到厌倦；因生活经历而感到冷漠或愤世嫉俗
- 2.
tired of the world
厌倦尘世的
- 3.
Bored with life.
对生活感到厌烦
对世事感到厌倦；因生活经历而感到冷漠或愤世嫉俗；厌倦尘世的；对生活感到厌烦；讨厌人生的
In use
After decades of reporting on conflicts, the journalist felt world-weary and cynical.
Her world-weary expression suggested she had seen too much suffering.
The protagonist in the novel is a world-weary detective who has lost faith in justice.
be/become/grow world-weary
After years of disappointment, he grew world-weary.
经过多年的失望，他变得厌世了。
a world-weary + noun
常与表示表情、语气、态度的名词搭配。
She gave a world-weary sigh.
她发出厌世的叹息。
Common mistakes
He is world weary after years of traveling.
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用作定语或表语
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