English–Korean

“neglectful” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoholhada

Example

그동안 가족에게 소홀했어요.keu dong an ka jo ge ge so hol hae sseo yo

I have been neglectful of my family.

Illustration for 소홀하다 (neglectful)

How to say “neglectful” in Korean

“Neglectful” in Korean is 소홀하다 (soholhada).

Treating a person as unimportant by failing to give the relationship enough care and attention.

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

Example sentences with 소홀하다

건강에 소홀하면 나중에 문제가 생길 수 있어요.keon gang e so hol ha myeon na jung e mun je ga saeng gil ssu i sseo yo

If you neglect your health, problems may arise later.

Tips for using 소홀하다

  • This word is useful in apologies because it can acknowledge emotional distance without saying that the relationship has ended.

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