weight of the world
Definitions
The distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.
Examples
“The weight of the world is off my mind⟳ since I have⟳ told you every thing.”
“There was only one thing to be done, return⟳ to the hotel, retrieve his money, and try⟳ to forget⟳ the weight of the world and its cares in lunch.”
“With its trade⟳ deficits with Asia ballooning and U.S. consumers carrying the weight of the world on their credit cards, Washington felt it was about time somebody else did some importing.”
“"When I arrived at Texas in 2001, I felt an enormous amount of pressure. . . . I felt like⟳ I had all the weight of the world on top of me."”
“I tried carrying the weight of the world / But I only have⟳ two hands”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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