1. feeling tired, bored, or unimpressed with life and the world due to excessive experience or cynicism
The world-weary detective had seen too much crime to be shocked by anything.
O detetive cansado do mundo tinha visto crime demais para ser chocado por qualquer coisa.
2. showing the attitude of someone who has experienced too much and is no longer interested or enthusiastic
She gave a world-weary sigh as she listened to the same complaints again.
Ela deu um suspiro cansado enquanto ouvia as mesmas reclamações novamente.