Korean Conversation · Level 268
15 words
Korean word
원망
Pronunciation
Romanizationwonmang
Meaning
- nounresentment
Example
그녀에게는 아직도 원망이 남아 있어요.keu nyeo e ge neun a jik tto won mang i na ma i sseo yo
There is still resentment toward her.
More examples
그는 오래된 원망을 떨쳐냈다.keu neun o rae doen won mang eul tteol cheo naet tta
He shook off his old resentment.
Core concept
An inner grudge that remains focused on someone seen as responsible for an unfair or painful situation.
Common phrases
원망을 떨쳐내다won mang eul tteol cheo nae da
shake off resentment
원망을 억누르다won mang eul eong nu reu da
suppress resentment
Similar words
원한wonhan: A deep grudge kept alive by an old hurt or injustice.
분노punno: Intense anger that rises in response to something seriously wrong.
미움mium: A strong and lasting feeling of hatred toward someone or something.
서운함seounham: Sadness felt when expected care or consideration is missing.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일이나 사람에 대하여 억울함이나 분함을 느껴 마음속으로 미워하거나 책망하는 감정이나 상태eo tteon i ri na sa ra me tae ha yeo eo gul ha mi na pun ha meul neu kkyeo ma eum so geu ro mi wo ha geo na chaeng mang ha neun kam jeong i na sang tae
Word origin
As a Sino-Korean compound, the word combines an element linked with resentment and one linked with looking toward something, suggesting a feeling directed at a target.
Usage tips
- English speakers may hear resentment as a private feeling, but this Korean word often points toward a relationship in which the other person is blamed.
Other meanings
- blamenoun
Related words
- 원망하다wonmanghadaresentverb
- 원망스럽다wonmangseureopttaresentfuladjective