Korean word

정신없이

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongsineopssi

Meaning

  • adverbfrantically

Example

아침부터 정신없이 준비하느라 늦었어.a chim bu teo cheong si neop ssi chun bi ha neu ra neu seo sseo

I was late because I had been rushing around getting ready since morning.

Illustration for 정신없이 (frantically)

More examples

아이가 아파서 정신없이 병원을 다녔어.a i ga a pa seo cheong si neop ssi pyeong wo neul ta nyeo sseo

I was frantically going back and forth to the hospital because my child was sick.

Core concept

A person rushes from task to task with too little calm or attention to work in an orderly way.

Common phrases

  • 정신없이 지내다cheong si neop ssi chi nae da

    lead a hectic life

  • 정신없이 달리다cheong si neop ssi tal li da

    run frantically

  • 정신없이 움직이다cheong si neop ssi um ji gi da

    move frantically

Similar words

허둥지둥heodungjidung: Someone moves around in a flustered rush, unsure what to do first.
허겁지겁heogeopjjigeop: Someone acts so hurriedly that their movements and steps become disordered.
황급히hwanggeupi: Someone hurries into action because of sudden alarm or strong worry.
급히keupi: Someone acts quickly because there is little time to spare.

Definition in Korean

정신이 없을 정도로 급히 일하거나 여러 일을 동시에 처리하느라 바쁜 상태를 나타내는 부사.cheong si ni eop sseul jjeong do ro keu pi il ha geo na yeo reo i reul tong si e cheo ri ha neu ra pa ppeun sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

It developed from the idea of being without mental composure, which came to describe activity carried out in a frantic rush.

Usage tips

  • English busy can sound organized, but this word often portrays someone overwhelmed and unable to keep a calm pace.

Other meanings

  • busilyadverb
  • hurriedlyadverb

Opposites

  • 여유있게yeoyuitkkeleisurelyadverb
  • 느긋하게neugeutageat easeadverb

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