weltfremd
unworldly, out of touch with reality
adjective VELT-fremt Rare
Also means
impractical, naive about everyday life
Usage Note
weltfremd describes someone who has little grasp of how the world actually works — often an intellectual or idealist who lives in their own bubble. It is gently critical. The compound literally means 'foreign to the world': ein weltfremder Professor — an ivory-tower professor.
Examples
"Sein weltfremder Vorschlag zeigte, dass er keine Ahnung von den täglichen Problemen hatte."
Natural Translation
His unworldly suggestion showed that he had no idea about everyday problems.
Literal Translation
His unworldly suggestion showed, that he no idea of the daily problems had.
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