Korean Conversation · Level 281
15 words
Korean word
위축되다
Pronunciation
Romanizationwichukttoeda
Meaning
- verbfeel intimidated
Example
위축되면 말하기가 더 어려워요.wi chuk ttoe myeon mal ha gi ga teo eo ryeo wo yo
When you feel intimidated, speaking becomes more difficult.
More examples
새 직장에서는 위축돼요.sae chik jjang e seo neun wi chuk ttwae yo
I feel intimidated at my new workplace.
Core concept
Confidence or momentum folds inward under pressure, making speech or action smaller and less assertive.
Common phrases
새 직장에서 위축되다sae chik jjang e seo wi chuk ttoe da
feel intimidated at a new workplace
사람들 앞에서 위축되다sa ram deul a pe seo wi chuk ttoe da
feel intimidated in front of people
Similar words
겁먹다keommeoktta: Become frightened enough to hold back from speaking or taking action.
주눅들다chunuktteulda: Lose confidence and act less boldly under another person's pressure or authority.
움츠러들다umcheureodeulda: Become physically smaller or emotionally withdrawn, as if pulling inward.
위축시키다wichukssikida: Cause another person's confidence or drive to shrink, making speech or action less bold.
Definition in Korean
자신감이나 기세가 줄어 말이나 행동이 작아지거나 소극적으로 되는 상태를 이르는 동사이다.cha sin ga mi na ki se ga chu reo ma ri na haeng dong i cha ga ji geo na so geuk jjeo geu ro toe neun sang tae reul i reu neun tong sa i da
Word origin
It combines Sino-Korean roots meaning to wither and shrink with the verb meaning to become, creating the image of confidence contracting into an intimidated state.
Usage tips
- In conversation, it often describes a reaction to pressure or an impressive person, not just ordinary tiredness or quietness.
Other meanings
- shrinkverb
- cowerverb
Opposites
- 대담해지다taedamhaejidabecome boldverb
Related words
- 위축감wichukkkamfeeling intimidatednoun
- 위축시키다wichukssikidaintimidateverb