world-weary
Tired of everything
World-weary describes a state of tired cynicism or boredom with life, as if one has seen too much to be impressed or moved anymore.
A world-weary traveler has lost the capacity for wonder; a world-weary sigh suggests exhaustion with human affairs.
The term implies sophistication alongside fatigue: She gave a world-weary shrug and changed the subject.
Inclined to question claims
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- misanthropicLoathing of humankind
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
sardonic · jaded · ironic · scornful · dismissive · acerbic · caustic · wry
Dulled by overindulgence
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- unstimulatedNot prompted into action
- unimpressedFailing to find remarkable
- unenthusiasticWithout eagerness or passion
dulled · languid · tedium · boredom · monotony · stale · unexcited
Lost one's illusions
- disappointedLet down by outcome
- disaffectedResentful toward former allegiance
- embitteredMade resentful by hardship
- souredBecame acidic or bitter
crestfallen · deflated · let-down · unfulfilled · disheartened · alienated · resigned · dissatisfied
Emptied of resources
- spentExhausted or disbursed
- depletedSeverely reduced or emptied
- tiredLacking energy, needing rest
- worn-outDepleted through overuse
fatigued · enervated · sapped · flagging · frazzled · overworn · haggard · careworn
Lacking interest or concern
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- listlessLacking energy or enthusiasm
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
numb · unmoved · unfeeling · passionless · uncaring · emotionless · uninvested · withdrawn
skeptical
Inclined to question claims
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- misanthropicLoathing of humankind
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
bitter · sardonic · jaded · ironic · scornful · dismissive · acerbic · caustic · wry · satirical
jaded
Dulled by overindulgence
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- unstimulatedNot prompted into action
- unimpressedFailing to find remarkable
unenthusiastic · dulled · languid · tedium · boredom · monotony · stale · unexcited
disenchanted
Lost one's illusions
- disappointedLet down by outcome
- disaffectedResentful toward former allegiance
- embitteredMade resentful by hardship
soured · crestfallen · deflated · let-down · unfulfilled · disheartened · alienated · resigned · dissatisfied · burnt
drained
Emptied of resources
worn-out · fatigued · enervated · sapped · flagging · frazzled · overworn · haggard · careworn · run-down
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- listlessLacking energy or enthusiasm
dispassionate · numb · unmoved · unfeeling · passionless · uncaring · emotionless · uninvested · withdrawn · nonchalant
- exhaustedtired, exhausted, drained, fatigued, spent
- decadencedecadence, decay, lavishness, aestheticism, dandyism
- sadnesssad, unhappy, grief, sorrowful, heartbroken
- Byronic Herobrooding, tormented, mysterious, rebellious, passionate
- Noirfemme fatale, detective, gumshoe, hard-boiled, trench coats
- misanthropymisanthrope, contempt, disdain, loathing, hatred
world-wearyenthusiastic
Showing intense eager enjoyment
eager · bright-eyed · energetic · vivacious · spirited
world-wearyidealistic
Pursuing unrealistic standards
optimistic · hopeful · starry-eyed · naive · rose-colored
world-wearywide-eyed
Showing naive amazement
innocent · childlike · fresh-faced · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · unjaded
world, weary, worldly, weariness, wearied, wearying, wearies, world-weariness