English–Korean

“feel wronged” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeogulhada

Example

억울해서 울었어요.eo gul hae seo u reo sseo yo

I cried because I felt wronged.

Illustration for 억울하다 (feel wronged)

How to say “feel wronged” in Korean

“Feel wronged” in Korean is 억울하다 (eogulhada).

A person feels angry or sad because unfair treatment or a misunderstanding makes the person feel wronged and unable to accept the situation.

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

Example sentences with 억울하다

억울하다고 느껴서 잠을 못 잤어요.eo gul ha da go neu kkyeo seo cha meul mot cha sseo yo

I couldn't sleep because I felt wronged.

Tips for using 억울하다

  • Unlike ordinary disappointment, this word signals that the speaker believes the situation itself was unjust, so it often invites sympathy or an explanation.

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