Weltschmerz

German (Berlin)

/ˈvɛltˌʃmɛʁts/

noun
Definitions
  • world-weariness; weltschmerz profound depression regarding the human condition or the state of the world
  • (informal) causeless sadness; undue self-pity

Etymology

Compound from German Welt (world) + German Schmerz (pain, smart).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Schmerz

Gloss

pain, smart

Concept
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The body

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