Weltschmertz
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Sorrow or sadness over the present or future evils or woes ofthe world in general; sentimental pessimism.
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welt= welt; schmertz=pain
The pain of a welt. Probably caused by those 50 lashes you received for drinking water you didn't climb the mast for.
See also Rubsaltinmyweltshmertz.
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