English–Korean

“disregard” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationoemyeon

Example

그가 내 부탁을 외면했다.keu ga nae pu ta geul oe myeon haet tta

He ignored my request.

Illustration for 외면 (disregard)

How to say “disregard” in Korean

“Disregard” in Korean is 외면 (oemyeon).

Someone keeps their face and attention pointed elsewhere, leaving another person without acknowledgment or a response.

Full entry for 외면: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 외면

그는 그녀의 눈길을 외면했다.keu neun keu nyeo ui nun gi reul oe myeon haet tta

He avoided her gaze.

Tips for using 외면

  • In conversation, this word presents ignoring as an active choice, making it useful when a person clearly avoids a request rather than merely failing to notice it.

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