Korean word

거부

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeobu

Meaning

  • nounrefusal

Example

그는 거부 의사를 밝혔다.keu neun keo bu ui sa reul pal kyeot tta

He expressed his intention to refuse.

Illustration for 거부 (refusal)

More examples

상대의 거부로 계획이 변경되었다.sang dae ui keo bu ro kye hoe gi pyeon gyeong doe eot tta

The plan was changed because of the other party's refusal.

Core concept

A firm decision or stance that keeps a request, offer, or proposal from being accepted.

Common phrases

  • 거부 의사keo bu ui sa

    intention to refuse

  • 거부권keo bu gwon

    right to veto

  • 거부감keo bu gam

    aversion

Similar words

거절keojeol: An everyday act of turning down a request or offer.
반대pandae: Disagreement with a claim, suggestion, or plan, showing that it is not supported.

Definition in Korean

어떤 요구나 요청을 받아들이지 않고 거절하는 행위나 태도를 가리키는 명사.eo tteon yo gu na yo cheong eul pa da deu ri ji an ko keo jeol ha neun haeng wi na tae do reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation combines elements meaning push away and deny, creating the idea of not accepting a request.

Usage tips

  • Its formal and firm tone makes it especially useful in notices, reports, and official descriptions rather than relaxed casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • rejectionnoun
  • refuseverb

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