from the bee

[altanar]

Weltschmerz (velt'shmerts') n. [[Ger, world pain]] Mental depression or apathy caused by comparison of the actual state of the world with an ideal state; Sentimental pessimism

Feel familiar to anyone else?

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i love this word!

[euphoric1dr]

i can't tell you enough - i am SO glad you mentioned this, it is one of my absolute favourite words, concepts, etc. it perfectly captures my sentiments on all too many occasions.

Re: i love this word!

[altanar]

I had forgotten I had posted this. ;-) But yeah, it surprised me that there was actually a word for this specific feeling I've had.