Korean Conversation · Level 210
15 words
Korean word
무관심
Pronunciation
Romanizationmugwansim
Meaning
- nounindifference
Example
그녀는 내 말에 무관심을 보였다.keu nyeo neun nae ma re mu gwan si meul po yeot tta
She showed indifference to what I said.
More examples
그는 주변 사람들의 부탁에 무관심을 유지했다.keu neun chu byeon sa ram deu rui pu ta ge mu gwan si meul yu ji haet tta
He maintained his indifference to the requests of the people around him.
Core concept
A mind that remains uninvolved, with neither attention nor emotional concern directed toward the matter.
Common phrases
무관심을 유지하다mu gwan si meul yu ji ha da
maintain indifference
무관심을 드러내다mu gwan si meul teu reo nae da
show indifference
Similar words
관심 없음kwansim eopsseum: A state of directing no interest or attention toward something.
무심musim: An attitude of paying little attention to people or events.
냉담naengdam: A cold manner that shows little feeling or response to others.
외면oemyeon: An active turning away that avoids contact or a response.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 상황에 대해 관심이나 흥미를 보이지 않는 마음 상태.sa ra mi na sang hwang e tae hae kwan si mi na heung mi reul po i ji an neun ma eum sang tae
Word origin
Its meaning comes from combining Sino-Korean elements for absence and concern, suggesting that no interest or care is directed toward something.
Usage tips
- This word can sound stronger than simply being busy, because it presents the lack of response as an attitude toward the matter.
Other meanings
- lack of concernnoun
- lack of interestnoun
Opposites
- 관심kwansiminterestnoun
- 열정yeoljeongpassionnoun
Related words
- 무관심하다mugwansimhadaindifferentadjective
- 무관심자mugwansimjaindifferent personnoun