Korean word

미련

Pronunciation

Romanizationmiryeon

Meaning

  • nounlingering feelings

Example

헤어진 후에도 미련이 남아 있어.he eo jin hu e do mi ryeo ni na ma i sseo

Even after we broke up, I still have lingering feelings.

Illustration for 미련 (lingering feelings)

More examples

여전히 미련을 못 버리고 자꾸 연락한다.yeo jeon hi mi ryeo neul mot peo ri go cha kku yeol la kan da

I still cannot let go of my lingering feelings and keep reaching out to them.

Core concept

The emotional weight that keeps the mind tied to something already over.

Common phrases

  • 미련을 못 버리다mi ryeo neul mot peo ri da

    be unable to let go of lingering feelings

  • 미련 때문에mi ryeon ttae mu ne

    because of lingering feelings

  • 미련이 가다mi ryeo ni ka da

    lingering feelings fade

Similar words

그리움keurium: A tender desire for a distant person, beloved place, or former days can bring a wish to return.
아쉬움aswium: Not getting the hoped-for result can leave disappointment about what was lacking.
후회huhoe: Pain over an earlier decision can come from wishing another choice had been made.
애착aechak: Deep fondness for a person or possession can make letting go difficult.

Definition in Korean

이미 끝난 사람이나 일, 물건에 대해 마음이 붙어 쉽게 잊지 못하고 계속 생각나는 상태를 가리키는 감정.i mi kkeun nan sa ra mi na il mul geo ne tae hae ma eu mi pu teo swip kke it jji mo ta go kye sok saeng gang na neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun kam jeong

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean formation whose parts mean "not yet" and "to refine", suggesting feelings that have not been fully settled.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a temporary sad mood, this noun often points to an attachment that shapes what someone does after a breakup, such as keeping old messages.

Opposites

  • 단념tannyeomrenunciationnoun
  • 단호함tanhohamfirmnessnoun

Related words

  • 미련스럽다miryeonseureopttafoolishadjective
  • 미련함miryeonhamfoolishnessnoun

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