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Korean learner dictionary

궁상스럽다

gungsangseureopda · looking poor; looking pathetic

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 34867
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 궁상스럽따, 궁상스러운, 궁상스러워, 궁상스러우니, 궁상스럽씀니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    경제적으로 어렵게 보이고 초라하다.

    English: looking poor; looking pathetic — Looking shabby and in economic difficulty.

    Examples

    • 궁상스러운 꼴.
    • 궁상스러운 생활.
    • 궁상스러운 태도.
    • 궁상스럽게 굴다.
    • 궁상스럽게 살다.
    • 옷차림이 궁상스럽다.
Origin
窮狀스럽다
Categories
삶 > 삶의 상태