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Korean learner dictionary

퉁명스럽다

tungmyeongseureopda · blunt; curt

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 82344
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 퉁명스럽따, 퉁명스러운, 퉁명스러워, 퉁명스러우니, 퉁명스럽씀니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마음에 들지 않아서 말이나 태도에 무뚝뚝한 데가 있다.

    English: blunt; curt — One's speech or attitude being unfriendly, because one does not approve of something or someone.

    Examples

    • 퉁명스러운 어조.
    • 퉁명스러운 태도.
    • 퉁명스럽게 내뱉다.
    • 퉁명스럽게 대꾸하다.
    • 퉁명스럽게 말하다.
    • 퉁명스럽게 쏘아붙이다.
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