Korean word

안하무인

Pronunciation

Romanizationanhamuin

Meaning

  • nounarrogance

Example

면접관 앞에서 그는 안하무인처럼 말해서 인상을 망쳤다.myeon jeop kkwan a pe seo keu neun an ha mu in cheo reom mal hae seo in sang eul mang cheot tta

He spoke arrogantly in front of the interviewer and made a bad impression.

Illustration for 안하무인 (arrogance)

More examples

팀 회의에서 그의 안하무인 발언이 논쟁을 불러일으켰다.tim hoe ui e seo keu ui an ha mu in pa reo ni non jaeng eul pul leo i reu kyeot tta

His arrogant remark sparked controversy at the team meeting.

Core concept

A person looks down on everyone else and treats only the self as important.

Common phrases

  • 안하무인 태도an ha mu in tae do

    arrogant attitude

  • 안하무인 발언an ha mu in pa reon

    arrogant remark

  • 안하무인 행동an ha mu in haeng dong

    arrogant behavior

Similar words

거만keoman: A superior attitude expressed through proud and forceful behavior.
오만oman: Unreasonable pride in oneself that causes other people to be treated lightly.
건방keonbang: A cheeky and disrespectful manner that crosses the bounds of good manners.
교만kyoman: Pride in personal ability or rank that turns into a feeling of superiority.

Definition in Korean

남을 깔보고 자신만 대단하다고 여기는 성질이나 행동.na meul kkal bo go cha sin man tae dan ha da go yeo gi neun seong ji ri na haeng dong

Word origin

This Sino-Korean idiom comes from a classical expression meaning that no one is beneath the eyes, suggesting that a person sees no one as worthy of respect.

Usage tips

  • It criticizes a person's attitude toward others, so it is too strong for a single bold opinion or a healthy sense of confidence.

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