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Korean learner dictionary

졸렬하다

jolryeolhada · cowardly; mean

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 76037
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 졸렬하다, 졸렬한, 졸렬하여, 졸렬하니, 졸렬함니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마음이 너그럽지 못하고 생각이 좁으며 서투르다.

    English: cowardly; mean — Not generous, timid, limited in thought, and clumsy.

    Examples

    • 졸렬한 마음.
    • 졸렬한 변명.
    • 졸렬한 수단.
    • 졸렬한 짓.
    • 졸렬한 행동.
    • 졸렬하게 굴다.
Origin
拙劣하다
Categories
개념 > 성질