Korean word

냉정하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnaengjeonghada

Meaning

  • adjectivecalm

Example

위급한 상황에서도 냉정하다.wi geu pan sang hwang e seo do naeng jeong ha da

They stay calm even in an emergency.

Illustration for 냉정하다 (calm)

More examples

논쟁 중에도 냉정한 판단을 했다.non jaeng chung e do naeng jeong han pan da neul haet tta

They made a rational judgment even during the argument.

Core concept

A cool, steady mind that keeps reason in control when emotions could take over.

Common phrases

  • 냉정한 판단naeng jeong han pan dan

    calm judgment

  • 냉정한 태도naeng jeong han tae do

    calm attitude

Similar words

침착하다chimchakada: Does not panic or get carried away when a surprising event occurs.
냉철하다naengcheolhada: Examines facts coolly and gives reason priority in making a judgment.
차분하다chabunhada: Shows a calm and stable manner in a voice, action, or setting.

Definition in Korean

마음의 동요 없이 이성적으로 상황을 처리하는 성질이나 태도를 말하는 형용사.ma eu mui tong yo eop ssi i seong jeo geu ro sang hwang eul cheo ri ha neun seong ji ri na tae do reul mal ha neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation 냉정하다 (naengjeonghada, "to stay calm and rational") links coldness with stillness to picture emotions settling before reason guides action.

Usage tips

  • The word can praise clear self-control or suggest emotional distance, so the surrounding situation determines whether it sounds positive or critical.

Other meanings

  • cold-heartedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 냉정naengjeongcomposurenoun
  • 냉정함naengjeonghamcalmnessnoun
  • 냉정히naengjeonghicalmlyadverb

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