Weltschmerz meaning
Sadness over the evils of the world, especially as an expression of romantic pessimism.
noun
Sentimental pessimism or melancholy over the state of the world.
noun
(sometimes capitalized) World-weariness; an apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort with the human condition or state of the world.
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Origin of weltschmerz
- German Welt world Weltanschauung Schmerz pain (from Middle High German smërze) (from Old High German smerzo)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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