Korean word

성실

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongsil

Meaning

  • nounsincerity

Example

그의 성실은 동료들에게 잘 알려져 있다.keu ui seong si reun tong nyo deu re ge chal al lyeo jeo it tta

His sincerity is well known to his colleagues.

Illustration for 성실 (sincerity)

More examples

그는 매사에 성실을 보였다.keu neun mae sa e seong si reul po yeot tta

He showed sincerity in everything he did.

Core concept

Reliability built by honest, steady follow-through on what someone has undertaken.

Common phrases

  • 성실을 갖춘 사람seong si reul kat chun sa ram

    person of sincerity

  • 성실을 인정받다seong si reul in jeong bat tta

    be recognized for sincerity

Similar words

책임감chaegimgam: A willingness to accept the results of one's actions and take care of assigned duties.
근면keunmyeon: A steady habit of working hard and consistently, even when a task takes time.
성의seongui: Thoughtful effort made to show genuine care and sincerity toward another person.
진지함chinjiham: A serious attitude that treats a matter with care instead of taking it lightly.

Definition in Korean

약속이나 맡은 일을 꾸준히 해내고 믿음을 주는 태도나 성품.yak sso gi na ma teun i reul kku jun hi hae nae go mi deu meul chu neun tae do na seong pum

Word origin

Formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning sincerity and reality, the word connects genuine character with actions that prove it.

Usage tips

  • The word often describes a quality seen over time, so it fits a person's work habits or study habits better than a single successful result.

Other meanings

  • earnestnessnoun
  • diligencenoun

Opposites

  • 불성실pulseongsilinsinceritynoun

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