Meaning of the word "we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed" in English
What does "we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed
US /wi ɑːr bɔːrn ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ, lɪv kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ, ænd daɪ ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
UK /wi ə bɔːn ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ, lɪv kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ, ənd daɪ ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
Idiom
A cynical or pessimistic observation about the human condition, suggesting that life is a cycle of suffering and dissatisfaction.
Example:
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Some philosophers argue that we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.
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It's a bleak outlook to think that we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.