2025-02-17
flashword
Literally "world pain," describes a feeling of melancholy about the state of the world. Coined during the Romantic era by Jean Paul in 1827.
Example:
🇩🇪 - Der Weltschmerz überkam ihn, als er die Nachrichten sah. 🇬🇧 - World-weariness overcame him as he watched the news.