Korean word

서운하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationseounhada

Meaning

  • adjectivefeel hurt

Example

그는 내 이야기를 듣지 않아 서운했어요.keu neun nae i ya gi reul teut jji a na seo un hae sseo yo

I felt hurt because he didn't listen to my story.

Illustration for 서운하다 (feel hurt)

More examples

선물이 기대보다 작아서 좀 서운했어요.seon mu ri ki dae bo da cha ga seo chom seo un hae sseo yo

I felt a little hurt because the gift was smaller than I expected.

Core concept

A small emotional sting caused by not receiving the care, response, or attention that was expected.

Common phrases

  • 마음이 서운하다ma eu mi seo un ha da

    hurt

  • 서운한 표정seo un han pyo jeong

    hurt expression

  • 서운한 말투seo un han mal tu

    hurt tone

Similar words

섭섭하다seopsseopada: Feeling a little empty or sad after a goodbye or an unmet hope.
아쉽다aswiptta: Feeling regret when a hoped-for chance or result falls short.
서글프다seogeulpeuda: Feeling a quiet, tender sadness that lingers in the heart.

Definition in Korean

기대했던 말이나 행동을 받지 못해 섭섭하고 마음이 상한 상태를 나타내는 형용사.ki dae haet tteon ma ri na haeng dong eul pat jji mo tae seop sseo pa go ma eu mi sang han sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The deeper origin of this Korean word is uncertain, so it is best learned as a whole rather than through a guessed breakdown.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often signals quiet disappointment rather than anger, which makes it useful for expressing hurt without making a strong accusation.

Other meanings

  • feel sad to partadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 서운함seounhamhurt feelingsnoun
  • 서운해하다seounhaehadafeel hurtverb

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