weltschmerz

Welt·schmerz

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [velt-shmerts]
- /ˈvɛltˌʃmɛrts/
- /wˈeltʃmɜːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [velt-shmerts]
- /ˈvɛltˌʃmɛrts/

Definitions of weltschmerz word

noun weltschmerz sorrow that one feels and accepts as one's necessary portion in life; sentimental pessimism. 1
noun weltschmerz (sometimes, capitalized) World-weariness; an apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the world. 1
noun weltschmerz sadness or melancholy at the evils of the world; world-weariness 0
noun weltschmerz sentimental pessimism or melancholy over the state of the world 0
noun weltschmerz (sometimes capitalized) World-weariness; an apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the world. 0

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Parts of speech for Weltschmerz

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weltschmerz popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for weltschmerz

noun weltschmerz

angst — Angst is a feeling of anxiety and worry.

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