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A2 noun #4,200 الأكثر شيوعاً 8 دقيقة للقراءة

반감

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At the A1 level, the word '반감' (antipathy) might be a bit difficult because it is an abstract noun. However, you can think of it as a very strong way to say 'I don't like this.' Imagine someone tells you to do something you really don't want to do. That feeling of 'No, I don't like that' is the start of '반감.' At this level, you don't need to use the word yourself, but if you see it, just remember it means 'bad feeling' or 'dislike' toward something specific. It is often used when talking about people or rules that are not nice. For example, if a teacher is too mean, students feel '반감.' It is a combination of 'opposite' and 'feeling.'

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At the A2 level, you should begin to recognize '반감' in simple sentences about feelings. You will often see it with the verb '사다' (to buy), which means 'to incur' in this context. If you act bossy, you 'buy' (incur) people's '반감.' It is a useful word for explaining why someone is unpopular. You can use it in the pattern '[Something]에 대한 반감' (antipathy toward something). This helps you describe social situations where people are unhappy with a change or a person. It is more formal than '싫어해요' (I dislike) and is common in news or stories about conflicts between people.

At the B1 level, you should be able to use '반감' to describe more complex social dynamics. You should understand that '반감' is a reactive emotion—it happens because of something else. You can use it to discuss workplace issues, like '반감을 품다' (to harbor antipathy). This suggests a hidden, long-term feeling. You should also be able to distinguish '반감' from '거부감' (rejection). While '거부감' is a general 'no' feeling, '반감' is a more hostile 'against' feeling. This word is very common in intermediate-level reading passages about psychology, society, and interpersonal relationships. You should practice using it with appropriate particles like '~을/를 사다' or '~을/를 느끼다.'

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At the B2 level, you should master the nuances of '반감' in various registers. You should know that it frequently appears in political and social discourse. For instance, when discussing public policy, you might use '대중의 반감' (public antipathy). At this level, you should also be aware of the homonym '반감' (reduction by half) and ensure you can distinguish them by context. You can use '반감' to describe the 'rebellion' or 'resistance' felt by certain groups, such as the youth or employees. It's a key term for expressing critical views in a sophisticated manner. You should also be comfortable using it in the passive or causative sense, such as '반감을 불러일으키다' (to arouse antipathy).

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At the C1 level, '반감' becomes a tool for precise social and psychological analysis. You should use it to describe the subtle friction in power dynamics, such as '권력에 대한 반감' (antipathy toward power). You can analyze how '반감' differs from '적대감' (hostility) or '혐오' (hatred) in academic or professional discussions. At this level, you should be able to identify the historical or cultural roots of certain '반감' in Korean society, such as those related to generational gaps or historical grievances. You should also be able to use the word in formal writing to describe the failure of a persuasive effort, noting how 'over-persuasion' can lead to '반감.'

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At the C2 level, you should have a native-like grasp of '반감,' including its use in literature, high-level journalism, and philosophical debates. You can discuss the 'dialectic of antipathy' or how '반감' serves as a catalyst for social change. You should be able to use the word with total precision, choosing it over several other synonyms to convey exactly the right level of reactive hostility. You should also be familiar with idiomatic or highly formal expressions involving the word and be able to interpret the subtext when a public figure uses it to describe a situation. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's weight in the context of Korean 'Chemyeon' (face-saving) and 'Nunchi' (social sensing).

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반감 means antipathy or hostility, typically arising as a reaction to something unpleasant or forced.
It is commonly used with the verb '사다' (to buy) to mean 'incurring' negative feelings from others.
It is different from simple dislike; it implies a sense of resistance or 'pushing back' against an influence.
The word is frequently used in news, workplace contexts, and discussions about social or political issues.

The Korean word 반감 (反感) is a nuanced noun that captures a specific type of negative emotional response. In English, it is most frequently translated as antipathy, hostility, or a strong feeling of resistance. Unlike simple dislike (싫어함), 반감 implies a reactive nature—it is a feeling that arises in opposition to someone else's actions, words, or policies. It is the emotional 'pushback' when one feels forced, manipulated, or unfairly treated. Understanding this word is crucial for navigating Korean social dynamics, where harmony is valued, and the silent or vocal expression of resistance carries significant weight.

Etymological Root: The word is composed of two Hanja characters: 反 (반), meaning 'reverse,' 'opposite,' or 'against,' and 感 (감), meaning 'feeling' or 'emotion.' Literally, it translates to an 'opposite feeling' or a 'feeling of opposition.'
Social Context: In Korea, 반감 is often used in the context of public opinion, workplace hierarchies, and interpersonal conflicts. For example, if a company enforces a strict new rule without consulting employees, the employees might feel 반감 toward the management. It is a word that describes the friction between an external force and an internal sense of justice or preference.

그의 거만한 태도는 사람들의 반감을 샀다.
— "His arrogant attitude incurred the antipathy of the people."

When using this word, it is important to note its common collocations. You don't just 'have' antipathy; you often 'buy' it (반감을 사다) or 'harbor' it (반감을 품다). The verb 사다 (to buy) in this context means to 'incur' or 'bring upon oneself.' This suggests that 반감 is often a consequence of one's own behavior. If you act selfishly, you 'purchase' the negative feelings of those around you. This linguistic structure reflects a deeply rooted social awareness in Korean culture regarding how one's actions affect the collective atmosphere.

강요된 친절은 오히려 반감을 불러일으킬 수 있다.
— "Forced kindness can actually arouse a sense of hostility."

Register and Usage: This word is formal enough for news reports and academic essays but common enough for everyday conversation about social issues or workplace drama. It is a versatile tool for expressing dissatisfaction in a way that sounds more reasoned and observational than just saying 'I don't like it.'

새로운 정책에 대한 대중의 반감이 거세다.
— "Public antipathy toward the new policy is strong."

In summary, 반감 is the emotional friction that occurs when individuality or common sense is rubbed the wrong way by external pressure. It is a key concept for understanding Korean interpersonal dynamics (인간관계) and the subtle ways people express disagreement without direct confrontation.

Using 반감 correctly requires understanding its grammatical partners. In Korean, nouns like this often function as the object of specific verbs that describe the movement of the emotion—whether it is being created, felt, or held internally.

Common Verb Pairings: 1. 반감을 사다: To incur antipathy (Literally: To buy antipathy). Used when your actions cause others to dislike you.
2. 반감을 느끼다: To feel antipathy. Used when you are the one experiencing the negative reaction.
3. 반감을 품다: To harbor antipathy. Suggests a long-term, hidden feeling of hostility.
4. 반감을 불러일으키다: To arouse or trigger antipathy in others.

그의 일방적인 지시는 팀원들의 반감을 샀다.
— "His one-sided instructions incurred the antipathy of the team members."

When you want to describe the source of the antipathy, you use the particle ~에 대한 (toward/about). This connects the target of the feeling to the word 반감. For example, 'antipathy toward change' becomes 변화에 대한 반감.

사람들은 급격한 변화에 대해 반감을 갖기 마련이다.
— "People are bound to have antipathy toward rapid change."

In more complex sentences, 반감 can be the subject, often paired with adjectives like 크다 (big/strong), 깊다 (deep), or 거세다 (fierce). This describes the intensity of the feeling within a group or society.

정부의 증세 계획에 대한 국민들의 반감이 매우 큽니다.
— "The citizens' antipathy toward the government's tax increase plan is very large."

Negative vs. Neutral Usage: While 반감 is inherently negative, describing it can be a neutral, objective act. A journalist reporting on 'public antipathy' isn't being emotional; they are describing a sociopolitical reality. However, in personal relationships, telling someone "I feel 반감 toward you" is a very strong and direct statement of hostility.

You will encounter 반감 in several specific domains of Korean life. Understanding these contexts will help you grasp the 'vibe' of the word beyond its dictionary definition.

1. News and Politics: This is perhaps the most common place to hear the word. News anchors use it to describe the public's reaction to controversial laws, scandals involving public figures, or international disputes. Phrases like '반일 감정' (anti-Japanese sentiment) are related to this concept of collective 반감.
2. Corporate Culture: In the hierarchical structure of many Korean companies, 반감 is a frequent topic in human resources discussions or office gossip. It describes the friction between 'Kkondae' (stubborn, older authority figures) and the younger 'MZ generation' who might feel 반감 toward outdated working styles.

무리한 야근 요구는 사원들의 반감을 초래했다.
— "Excessive demands for overtime resulted in the employees' antipathy."

You will also hear it in K-Dramas, particularly those involving family conflicts or high-stakes business deals. A character might say they have 반감 toward a father who abandoned them or a rival who used dirty tactics. It highlights a sense of deep-seated, justifiable resentment.

그 영화의 폭력적인 장면들은 관객들의 반감을 불러일으켰다.
— "The violent scenes in that movie aroused antipathy among the audience."

In education, teachers might talk about students who have a 반감 toward a particular subject because they find it too difficult or the teaching method too rigid. In this case, it's not about hating the knowledge itself, but resisting the way it is presented.

3. Social Media and Online Forums: On platforms like Naver or YouTube, you'll see comments discussing 반감 toward influencers who are perceived as fake or celebrities who have been involved in controversy. It's a key term for describing 'cancel culture' dynamics in Korea.

While 반감 is a relatively straightforward word, learners often trip over its homonyms and its specific emotional boundaries.

The Homonym Trap: 반감 (半減): This is the most frequent mistake. There is another word 반감 (半減) which means 'reduction by half.' For example, '매출이 반감되었다' means 'sales were cut in half.' Context is key. If you are talking about feelings, it's 'antipathy.' If you are talking about numbers or intensity, it's 'halving.'
Confusing with 'Dislike' (싫어함): Learners often use 반감 when they simply mean they don't like something, like mint chocolate. However, 반감 is too heavy for food preferences. You wouldn't say you have 'antipathy' toward broccoli unless the broccoli was trying to force you to vote for a certain political party. Use '싫어하다' for personal tastes.

[Wrong] 저는 김치에 대해 반감이 있어요.
[Right] 저는 김치를 싫어해요.
— "I dislike Kimchi" (Use 싫어하다 for food, not 반감).

Another mistake is using 반감 interchangeably with '증오' (hatred). Hatred is an active, aggressive emotion. 반감 is more about the resistance to an external influence. It's often a passive-aggressive or defensive feeling rather than an offensive one.

지나친 간섭은 아이의 반감을 불러올 뿐이다.
— "Excessive interference only arouses a child's resistance/antipathy."

Finally, ensure you use the correct particles. It's almost always '~에 대한 반감'. Using '~의 반감' can be confusing unless you are referring to the person who has the feeling (e.g., 'the people's antipathy').

Korean has several words for negative feelings. Choosing the right one depends on the intensity and the target of the emotion. Here is how 반감 compares to its cousins.

반감 vs. 거부감 (Rejection/Resistance): 거부감 is slightly softer. It literally means a 'feeling of rejection.' You might feel 거부감 toward a new, strange food or a weird fashion trend. 반감 is stronger and usually involves a sense of hostility or moral/logical opposition.
반감 vs. 적대감 (Hostility): 적대감 (敵對感) literally means 'feeling like an enemy.' This is much more aggressive than 반감. If you have 적대감, you might want to fight or defeat the other person. 반감 is more about 'I don't like what you're doing and I'm pushing back.'

그는 새로운 기술에 대해 막연한 거부감을 느끼고 있다.
— "He feels a vague sense of rejection toward new technology."

Other alternatives include 혐오 (hatred/loathing), which is used for very strong disgust (like 'hate speech' - 혐오 표현), and 불쾌감 (unpleasantness/displeasure), which is a general feeling of being annoyed or offended.

두 나라 사이의 적대감이 깊어지고 있다.
— "The hostility between the two countries is deepening."

In a professional setting, if you want to be very polite about your dislike, you might use 우려 (concern) instead. For example, 'I have concerns about this plan' (이 계획에 대해 우려가 있습니다) sounds much better than saying you have 'antipathy' toward it.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The character '反' also appears in '반항' (rebellion) and '반대' (opposite), showing its consistent role in words describing resistance.

دليل النطق

UK /pɐn.ɡɐm/

US /pɑn.ɡɑm/

In Korean, syllables generally have equal weight, but a slight emphasis on the first syllable '반' is common when expressing the emotion.

يتقافى مع

공감 (empathy) 호감 (liking) 영감 (inspiration) 감각 (sense) 질감 (texture) 예감 (premonition) 식감 (mouthfeel) 감동 (moved)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing '반' with a strong 'B' sound like 'Ban' in English.
Pronouncing '감' like 'Gum' in English.
Over-aspirating the 'p' sound at the start.
Confusing the pitch with the homonym 'halving.'
Failing to close the lips fully for the 'm' in '감'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

Easy to recognize in context, but watch for the homonym.

الكتابة 4/5

Requires knowledge of specific collocations like '사다' or '품다'.

التحدث 4/5

Used in more serious or formal discussions about feelings.

الاستماع 3/5

Clear pronunciation, but context is needed for the meaning.

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المتطلبات الأساسية

느끼다 (to feel) 사다 (to buy) 마음 (heart/mind) 나쁘다 (to be bad) 반대 (opposition)

تعلّم لاحقاً

적대감 (hostility) 거부감 (rejection) 혐오 (hatred) 갈등 (conflict) 해소 (resolution)

متقدم

기득권 (establishment) 이데올로기 (ideology) 정서 (sentiment) 괴리 (gap/discrepancy)

قواعد يجب معرفتها

~에 대한 (About/Toward)

이 문제에 대한 반감이 큽니다.

~을/를 사다 (Incurring feelings)

그는 친구들의 반감을 샀다.

~기 마련이다 (Bound to happen)

강요는 반감을 불러일으키기 마련이다.

~로 인한 (Due to)

오해로 인한 반감이 생겼다.

Noun + 감 (Sense of...)

소외감, 우월감, 반감

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그 사람은 사람들의 반감을 샀어요.

That person incurred people's antipathy.

N + 을/를 사다 (to incur/buy)

반감은 나쁜 느낌이에요.

Antipathy is a bad feeling.

N + 은/는 (topic marker)

저는 그 규칙에 반감이 있어요.

I have antipathy toward that rule.

N + 에 대한 (toward)

사람들이 반감을 느껴요.

People feel antipathy.

N + 을/를 느끼다 (to feel)

왜 반감이 생겼어요?

Why did antipathy arise?

N + 이/가 생기다 (to arise)

그의 말에 반감이 들어요.

I feel antipathy at his words.

N + 이/가 들다 (to have a feeling)

반감을 가지지 마세요.

Don't have antipathy.

~지 마세요 (don't do)

작은 반감이 큰 싸움이 돼요.

A small antipathy becomes a big fight.

N + 이/가 되다 (to become)

그의 거만한 태도는 반감을 불러일으켰다.

His arrogant attitude aroused antipathy.

N + 을/를 불러일으키다 (to arouse)

새로운 법에 대한 반감이 커요.

Antipathy toward the new law is big.

Adj + 어요 (polite ending)

그는 나에게 반감을 품고 있다.

He is harboring antipathy toward me.

N + 을/를 품다 (to harbor)

무리한 요구는 반감을 살 뿐이다.

Unreasonable demands only incur antipathy.

~을 뿐이다 (only/just)

서로에 대한 반감을 없애야 해요.

We must remove antipathy toward each other.

~어야 하다 (must)

그 영화는 관객의 반감을 샀다.

That movie incurred the audience's antipathy.

Past tense -았다/었다

아이들은 강요에 반감을 느낀다.

Children feel antipathy toward coercion.

Plain form -ㄴ다

그녀의 말투가 반감을 샀어요.

Her way of speaking incurred antipathy.

N + 말투 (way of speaking)

지나친 간섭은 오히려 반감을 초래할 수 있다.

Excessive interference can rather cause antipathy.

~ㄹ 수 있다 (can)

그 제안은 많은 이들의 반감을 샀다.

That proposal incurred the antipathy of many people.

많은 이들 (many people)

정치인들에 대한 대중의 반감이 심각하다.

Public antipathy toward politicians is serious.

Adj + 다 (plain style)

그는 상사에게 반감을 드러냈다.

He revealed his antipathy toward his boss.

N + 을/를 드러내다 (to reveal)

반감을 줄이기 위해 노력해야 합니다.

We must work to reduce antipathy.

~기 위해 (in order to)

그의 행동은 의도치 않게 반감을 샀다.

His actions unintentionally incurred antipathy.

의도치 않게 (unintentionally)

그 정책은 세입자들의 반감을 샀다.

The policy incurred the antipathy of the tenants.

N + 들 (plural)

반감을 사는 행동은 피하는 것이 좋다.

It is good to avoid actions that incur antipathy.

~는 것이 좋다 (it is good to...)

일방적인 결정은 조직 내의 반감을 키웠다.

The one-sided decision grew antipathy within the organization.

N + 내의 (within)

그는 사회적 불평등에 대해 깊은 반감을 갖고 있다.

He has a deep antipathy toward social inequality.

깊은 (deep)

광고의 지나친 상업성이 소비자들의 반감을 샀다.

The excessive commercialism of the ad incurred consumers' antipathy.

~성 (suffix for -ness/quality)

그녀는 자신을 무시하는 태도에 강한 반감을 느꼈다.

She felt strong antipathy toward the attitude of ignoring her.

~하는 태도 (attitude of doing...)

반감이 극에 달해 시위가 발생했다.

Antipathy reached its peak, and protests occurred.

극에 달하다 (to reach a peak)

그의 발언은 특정 집단의 반감을 샀다.

His remarks incurred the antipathy of a specific group.

특정 (specific)

반감을 해소하기 위한 대화가 필요하다.

Dialogue is needed to resolve the antipathy.

해소하다 (to resolve/relieve)

그는 경쟁자에 대한 반감을 숨기지 않았다.

He did not hide his antipathy toward his competitor.

~지 않았다 (did not)

기득권층에 대한 대중의 반감이 혁명의 불씨가 되었다.

The public's antipathy toward the establishment became the spark of the revolution.

기득권층 (the establishment/privileged class)

문화적 차이로 인한 반감을 극복하는 것이 과제다.

The task is to overcome antipathy caused by cultural differences.

~로 인한 (caused by)

그의 논문은 학계의 보수적인 분위기에 대한 반감을 담고 있다.

His thesis contains antipathy toward the conservative atmosphere of the academic world.

~을/를 담고 있다 (to contain)

정부의 규제 강화는 기업들의 거센 반감을 샀다.

The government's strengthening of regulations incurred fierce antipathy from corporations.

거센 (fierce/strong)

반감이 고조되면서 협상은 결렬될 위기에 처했다.

As antipathy heightened, the negotiations were in danger of breaking down.

고조되다 (to be heightened)

그는 과거의 상처로 인해 세상에 대한 반감을 품게 되었다.

He came to harbor antipathy toward the world due to past wounds.

~게 되었다 (came to be/became)

언론의 편파적인 보도가 국민적 반감을 샀다.

The media's biased reporting incurred national antipathy.

편파적인 (biased/one-sided)

반감을 노골적으로 드러내는 것은 외교적 결례다.

Explicitly showing antipathy is a diplomatic discourtesy.

노골적으로 (explicitly/openly)

인간 소외 현상은 기술 문명에 대한 근원적 반감을 낳았다.

The phenomenon of human alienation gave birth to a fundamental antipathy toward technological civilization.

낳다 (to give birth to/produce)

그의 예술 철학은 기존 미학에 대한 철저한 반감에서 출발한다.

His art philosophy starts from a thorough antipathy toward existing aesthetics.

~에서 출발한다 (starts from)

권력의 부패에 대한 시민들의 반감이 임계점을 넘었다.

The citizens' antipathy toward the corruption of power has passed the critical point.

임계점 (critical point/threshold)

식민 지배의 역사는 피지배 계층에게 깊은 반감을 각인시켰다.

The history of colonial rule etched a deep antipathy into the hearts of the colonized class.

각인시키다 (to etch/imprint)

그는 자신의 논리가 대중의 정서적 반감에 부딪힐 것을 예상했다.

He anticipated that his logic would clash with the public's emotional antipathy.

~에 부딪히다 (to clash with/bump into)

이데올로기적 반감은 이성적인 대화를 가로막는 장벽이 된다.

Ideological antipathy becomes a barrier that blocks rational conversation.

가로막다 (to block/obstruct)

반감의 심리학적 기저를 이해하는 것은 갈등 해결의 핵심이다.

Understanding the psychological basis of antipathy is key to conflict resolution.

기저 (basis/foundation)

그의 문체에는 기성 문단에 대한 반감이 서려 있다.

His writing style is imbued with antipathy toward the established literary circles.

~이/가 서려 있다 (to be imbued with)

تلازمات شائعة

반감을 사다

반감을 느끼다

반감을 품다

반감을 불러일으키다

반감을 드러내다

반감을 초래하다

대중의 반감

강한 반감

정서적 반감

반감을 해소하다

العبارات الشائعة

반감을 사기 십상이다

— To be very likely to incur antipathy. Used when an action is almost guaranteed to annoy people.

그런 태도는 반감을 사기 십상이다.

반감이 앞서다

— To have antipathy as the primary reaction. Used when one's dislike prevents them from being objective.

반감이 앞서서 그의 말을 제대로 듣지 않았다.

반감이 극에 달하다

— Antipathy has reached its peak. Used for explosive or very intense situations.

시민들의 반감이 극에 달했다.

반감을 사지 않도록

— In order not to incur antipathy. Used when giving advice on how to behave.

반감을 사지 않도록 조심해서 말해라.

반감을 억누르다

— To suppress one's antipathy. Used when someone is trying to stay professional despite their dislike.

그는 끓어오르는 반감을 억눌렀다.

반감을 자극하다

— To provoke or stimulate antipathy. Used when someone is intentionally or unintentionally annoying others.

그의 발언은 대중의 반감을 자극했다.

반감을 무릅쓰고

— Despite the antipathy. Used when someone does something even though they know it will be unpopular.

그는 반감을 무릅쓰고 개혁을 추진했다.

반감을 가라앉히다

— To calm down antipathy. Used when trying to soothe angry people.

정부는 국민들의 반감을 가라앉히려 노력했다.

반감을 유발하다

— To cause or induce antipathy. Similar to '불러일으키다'.

지나친 광고는 소비자들의 반감을 유발한다.

반감 어린 시선

— A look filled with antipathy. Used to describe how someone is watching another person.

그는 나를 반감 어린 시선으로 쳐다봤다.

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반감 vs 반감 (半減)

Means 'reduction by half.' Look for numbers or decrease context.

반감 vs 방감 (X)

Not a word; often a typo for 반감 or 공감.

반감 vs 거부감

Softer; focus on 'rejection' rather than 'hostility'.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"눈 밖에 나다"

— To fall out of favor or be disliked by someone. Often results in them feeling '반감' toward you.

그는 상사의 눈 밖에 나서 고생하고 있다.

Neutral/Informal

"미운 털이 박히다"

— To be singled out for dislike. Literally 'to have a hateful hair stuck in you.'

그는 직장에서 미운 털이 박혔다.

Informal

"가시 돋친 말"

— Thorny words. Words that provoke '반감' because they are sharp and hurtful.

그는 나에게 가시 돋친 말을 내뱉었다.

Neutral

"비위를 맞추다"

— To humor someone or cater to their moods to avoid '반감'.

그의 비위를 맞추기가 참 힘들다.

Neutral

"등을 돌리다"

— To turn one's back on someone. Often the result of deep '반감'.

민심이 정부에 등을 돌렸다.

Neutral

"찬물을 끼얹다"

— To throw cold water on something. Can cause '반감' if it ruins a good mood.

그의 농담이 분위기에 찬물을 끼얹었다.

Neutral

"코방귀를 뀌다"

— To snort or turn up one's nose. An expression of '반감' or contempt.

그는 내 제안에 코방귀를 뀌었다.

Informal

"입을 모으다"

— To speak with one voice. Often used when everyone shares the same '반감'.

모두가 그 정책에 반대하며 입을 모았다.

Neutral

"눈살을 찌푸리다"

— To frown or scowl. A physical manifestation of '반감'.

그의 무례한 행동에 모두가 눈살을 찌푸렸다.

Neutral

"발목을 잡다"

— To hold someone back. Sometimes '반감' from others can hold back a leader's plans.

여론의 반감이 그의 발목을 잡았다.

Neutral

سهل الخلط

반감 vs 반감 (半減)

Identical spelling and pronunciation.

One is 'antipathy' (反感), the other is 'halving' (半減).

매출이 반감(半減)되었다 vs 반감(反感)을 샀다.

반감 vs 거부감

Both involve negative reactions.

거부감 is a 'no thanks' feeling; 반감 is 'I am against you' feeling.

외국 음식에 대한 거부감 vs 부당한 대우에 대한 반감.

반감 vs 적대감

Both involve hostility.

적대감 is seeing someone as an enemy; 반감 is more about reactive resistance.

적군에 대한 적대감 vs 상사의 지시에 대한 반감.

반감 vs 불쾌감

Both are negative feelings.

불쾌감 is about feeling annoyed/offended; 반감 is about opposition.

냄새 때문에 불쾌감을 느꼈다 vs 강요에 반감을 느꼈다.

반감 vs 혐오

Both are strong negative feelings.

혐오 is deep loathing/disgust; 반감 is reactive resistance.

범죄에 대한 혐오 vs 변화에 대한 반감.

أنماط الجُمل

N에 대한 반감

규칙에 대한 반감

N의 반감을 사다

그의 반감을 샀다.

반감을 불러일으키다

반감을 불러일으키는 행동

반감을 품고 있다

그는 반감을 품고 있다.

반감이 거세다

대중의 반감이 거세다.

반감을 해소하다

반감을 해소할 방법

반감이 고조되다

사회의 반감이 고조되었다.

반감이 임계점에 달하다

반감이 임계점에 달했다.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

반감 (antipathy)

거부감 (rejection)

적대감 (hostility)

الأفعال

반감하다 (to halve - *Note: this is the homonym*)

반항하다 (to rebel)

الصفات

반항적이다 (rebellious)

적대적이다 (hostile)

مرتبط

감정 (emotion)

반대 (opposition)

거부 (refusal)

혐오 (hatred)

적대 (hostility)

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

High in news, medium in daily speech.

أخطاء شائعة

Using '반감' for food dislikes. → 김치를 싫어해요.
반감 is for social/hostile resistance, not personal taste.
Saying '반감을 하다'. → 반감을 느끼다 / 사다.
반감 is a noun and requires a specific action verb.
Confusing with 'reduction by half' in a business report. → Context: '가격 반감' (Price halved).
In business, '반감' often means 50% reduction.
Using the wrong particle: '그의 반감'. → 그에 대한 반감.
'그의 반감' means HIS feeling, '그에 대한 반감' means antipathy TOWARD him.
Using '반감' when '적대감' is needed. → 전쟁 중인 적군에 대한 적대감.
Use '적대감' for extreme enemy-like hostility.

نصائح

Use '사다' for Incurring

Always remember '반감을 사다'. It's the most natural way to say someone's behavior made others dislike them.

Reactive Nature

Think of '반감' as a reaction. It doesn't come out of nowhere; it's a response to an action or situation.

Homonym Alert

Be careful in business contexts. '매출 반감' means sales dropped by 50%, not that sales are angry!

Particle Choice

Use '~에 대한' to point to the target of the antipathy. Example: '선생님에 대한 반감'.

Workplace Harmony

In Korea, sensing '반감' in others is a sign that you should adjust your leadership or communication style.

Formal Reports

In essays, use '반감을 초래하다' (to cause antipathy) for a more academic and professional feel.

Contextual Clues

When listening to news, if the topic is 'public opinion,' '반감' almost always means antipathy.

Softening Blows

If you want to be less aggressive than 'I hate you,' saying 'I feel some 반감 toward this plan' sounds more professional.

Generational Gap

The word is frequently used to describe the tension between different generations in modern Korea.

Opposite Feeling

Just break it down: Ban (Against) + Gam (Feeling) = Against-feeling.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'BAN' (as in to ban something) and 'GAM' (as in a game). If you try to BAN someone's favorite GAMe, they will feel '반감' (antipathy) toward you.

ربط بصري

Imagine a person pushing away a large hand that is trying to point at them. The 'pushing away' motion is the essence of '반감.'

Word Web

반대 (Opposition) 감정 (Emotion) 거부 (Rejection) 사다 (To buy/incur) 품다 (To harbor) 느끼다 (To feel) 대중 (Public) 적대 (Hostility)

تحدٍّ

Try to find one news article today in Korean that uses the word '반감' and determine if it refers to 'antipathy' or 'halving' based on context.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja). '反' (반) means 'to oppose' or 'reverse,' and '感' (감) means 'feeling' or 'emotion.'

المعنى الأصلي: A feeling that is in opposition to something.

Sino-Korean

السياق الثقافي

Be careful when using this in a workplace; accusing someone of having '반감' can be seen as a strong confrontation.

While English speakers might say 'I'm not a fan' or 'I have a problem with this,' '반감' is more formal and specific to the reactive nature of the feeling.

Used in political analyses of the 'MZ Generation' and their reactions to traditional seniority. Commonly found in critiques of the movie 'Parasite' regarding class antipathy. Appears in historical dramas (Sageuk) when subjects resist a tyrant's orders.

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سياقات واقعية

Workplace

상사의 지시에 대한 반감
반감을 사지 않는 소통
팀 내의 반감 해소
반감을 품은 직원

Politics

정부 정책에 대한 반감
대중의 거센 반감
정치적 반감
반감을 이용한 선거

School

교칙에 대한 학생들의 반감
공부에 대한 반감
선생님의 차별에 대한 반감
반감을 느끼는 청소년

Social Media

악플러에 대한 반감
광고에 대한 반감
여론의 반감
반감을 불러오는 게시글

Relationships

연인 사이의 반감
부모님에 대한 반감
반감을 표현하는 방법
서로의 반감을 이해하기

بدايات محادثة

"최근에 어떤 정책에 대해 반감을 느껴본 적이 있나요?"

"사람들이 왜 그 연예인에게 반감을 갖게 되었을까요?"

"직장에서 반감을 사지 않으려면 어떻게 행동해야 할까요?"

"부모님의 간섭에 반감을 느꼈던 경험이 있나요?"

"사회적 불평등에 대한 반감이 시위로 이어질 수 있을까요?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

내가 누군가에게 반감을 느꼈던 순간과 그 이유에 대해 써보세요.

우리 사회에서 가장 큰 반감을 사고 있는 문제는 무엇이라고 생각하나요?

반감을 긍정적인 에너지로 바꿀 수 있는 방법이 있을까요?

내가 무심코 했던 행동이 타인의 반감을 샀던 적이 있나요?

반감과 거부감의 차이를 나의 경험을 통해 설명해 보세요.

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

No, '반감' is too strong and formal. Use '싫어하다' for food preferences. '반감' implies a psychological or social resistance.

The most common verb is '사다' (to buy), as in '반감을 사다' (to incur antipathy).

Yes, it is formal to neutral. You will see it in newspapers and hear it in professional settings, but it's also used in serious personal conversations.

Context is key. If the sentence is about feelings or people, it's 'antipathy.' If it involves numbers, prices, or amounts, it's 'halving.'

Yes, '반감' always refers to a negative emotional reaction of hostility or resistance.

No, '반감' is a noun. You should say '반감을 느꼈어요' (I felt antipathy) or '반감을 샀어요' (I incurred antipathy).

'거부감' is a feeling of 'I don't want this' (rejection), while '반감' is 'I am against this' (hostility/opposition).

Yes, very often! Especially in scenes involving office politics, family inheritance battles, or social injustice.

Yes, it's very common to talk about '대중의 반감' (the public's antipathy) or '학생들의 반감' (the students' antipathy).

It uses '反' (against/reverse) and '感' (feeling).

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