Korean word

내성적

Pronunciation

Romanizationnaeseongjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveintroverted

Example

그는 내성적이라 파티에서 말을 잘 안 한다.keu neun nae seong jeo gi ra pa ti e seo ma reul chal an han da

He doesn't talk much at parties because he is introverted.

Illustration for 내성적 (introverted)

More examples

첫인상에서는 내성적이라 차갑게 보일 수 있다.cheo sin sang e seo neun nae seong jeo gi ra cha gap kke po il ssu it tta

At first, they may seem cold because they are introverted.

Core concept

A tendency to organize thoughts internally instead of expressing them actively in a group.

Common phrases

  • 내성적인 사람nae seong jeo gin sa ram

    introverted person

  • 조용하고 내성적cho yong ha go nae seong jeok

    quiet and introverted

Similar words

내향적naehyangjeok: A personality that feels comfortable spending time alone and focusing on inner thoughts.
수줍다sujuptta: A tendency to become quiet or hesitant when attention turns toward the person.
소극적sogeukjjeok: A tendency to hold back from acting or sharing opinions without taking the lead.

Definition in Korean

사람들과 어울릴 때 활발하게 나서지 않고 속으로 생각을 정리하는 편인 성격.sa ram deul gwa eo ul lil ttae hwal bal ha ge na seo ji an ko so geu ro saeng ga geul cheong ni ha neun pyeo nin seong gyeok

Word origin

Its form links the idea of inner reflection to a suffix meaning characterized by that quality, which makes the meaning easy to connect with inward attention.

Usage tips

  • The word usually describes a general personality pattern rather than a temporary feeling in one particular situation.

Other meanings

  • shyadjective

Opposites

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