Korean word

무례

Pronunciation

Romanizationmurye

Meaning

  • nounrudeness

Example

회의 중에 무례를 참을 수 없었어.hoe ui chung e mu rye reul cha meul ssu eop sseo sseo

I couldn't stand the rudeness during the meeting.

Illustration for 무례 (rudeness)

More examples

그의 무례 때문에 분위기가 어색해졌다.keu ui mu rye ttae mu ne pu nwi gi ga eo sae kae jeot tta

His rudeness made the atmosphere awkward.

Core concept

Courtesy is missing from an interaction, making the words or behavior feel disrespectful.

Common phrases

  • 무례를 참다mu rye reul cham tta

    endure rudeness

  • 무례를 저지르다mu rye reul cheo ji reu da

    commit an act of rudeness

Similar words

실례sillye: An act or remark that breaks courtesy and causes another person discomfort.
결례kyeollye: A breach of proper etiquette that leaves someone uncomfortable or disadvantaged.
버릇없음peoreuseopsseum: A lack of learned manners shown by disrespectful behavior.

Definition in Korean

예의를 지키지 않는 태도나 말, 또는 그런 상태를 가리키는 명사.ye ui reul chi ki ji an neun tae do na mal tto neun keu reon sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

무례 (murye, "rudeness") is a Sino-Korean formation from elements meaning "without" and "courtesy," pointing to behavior that lacks proper manners.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe a comment, attitude, or situation, so it is useful for discussing social behavior without focusing only on a person's character.

Opposites

  • 예의yeuigood mannersnoun
  • 공손함kongsonhampolitenessnoun

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