TOPIK · Level 359
15 words
Korean word
무관심하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmugwansimhada
Meaning
- adjectivebe indifferent
Example
그는 정치에 무관심하다.keu neun cheong chi e mu gwan sim ha da
He is indifferent to politics.
More examples
그는 자신의 건강에 무관심하다.keu neun cha si nui keon gang e mu gwan sim ha da
He is indifferent to his own health.
Core concept
A person keeps their attention and concern away from a subject, remaining detached from it.
Common phrases
건강에 무관심하다keon gang e mu gwan sim ha da
be indifferent to health
뉴스나 정보에 무관심하다nyu seu na cheong bo e mu gwan sim ha da
be indifferent to news and information
Similar words
관심이 없다kwansimi eoptta: Takes no interest in a subject and gives it no attention.
무심하다musimhada: Shows little care through a distant manner and a cold expression.
시큰둥하다sikeundunghada: Responds without much enthusiasm or visible interest.
냉담하다naengdamhada: Gives a cold response with almost no interest or sympathy.
Definition in Korean
어떤 대상에 대해 마음에서 관심이 생기지 않아 신경 쓰지 않는 상태를 말한다.eo tteon tae sang e tae hae ma eu me seo kwan si mi saeng gi ji a na sin gyeong sseu ji an neun sang tae reul mal han da
Word origin
The word developed from the Sino-Korean idea of 'no interest' combined with the verb-forming element meaning 'do', so its structure directly reflects the meaning.
Usage tips
- This word describes a stable attitude rather than a single moment of distraction, which makes it useful for describing a person's position on public issues or other subjects.
Other meanings
- aloofadjective
Opposites
- 관심이 많다kwansimi mantabe very interestedadjective
Related words
- 무관심mugwansimindifferencenoun
- 무관심자mugwansimjaindifferent personnoun