The difference between Weltschmerz and World-weariness

When used as nouns, weltschmerz means world-weariness, whereas world-weariness means the state or characteristic of being world-weary.


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  1. Weltschmerz as a 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.

  1. World-weariness as a noun:

    The state or characteristic of being world-weary.