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고민스럽다

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고민스럽다

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At the A1 level, you might not use '고민스럽다' often because it is a bit complex. However, you can think of it as a 'big worry.' Imagine you have two candies but can only pick one. You feel a little 'troubled.' At this level, just remember that '고민' means 'worry' or 'thinking hard.' You might hear it in simple sentences like '선물이 고민스러워요' (The gift is a worry/hard to pick). It is an adjective used to describe things that are hard to decide on. Usually, A1 students use '걱정' (worry), but '고민' is specifically for when you have a choice to make.

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At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing between 'worrying about a problem' and 'being troubled by a choice.' '고민스럽다' is used when you are in a situation where you have to think a lot. For example, '메뉴가 너무 많아서 고민스러워요' (There are so many menu items, so it's hard to choose). You should learn the basic conjugation: '고민스러워요' (present) and '고민스러웠어요' (past). You will see this word in stories where characters have to make simple decisions, like what to wear or where to go on vacation.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use '고민스럽다' to describe more serious dilemmas. This word is perfect for talking about career choices, relationship issues, or personal growth. You should understand that it describes the *state* of the situation. For instance, '진로 문제가 참 고민스럽습니다' (The matter of my career path is quite troubling). You should also be able to use the noun form '고민' in phrases like '고민이 있다' (I have a worry/dilemma) and see how '고민스럽다' adds a more descriptive, 'feeling-oriented' layer to that worry. It's a key word for intermediate conversation.

At the B2 level, you should use '고민스럽다' to describe complex social and professional scenarios. You can use it to talk about '고민스러운 상황' (troubling situations) in a business context or in a debate. You should be aware of its nuances compared to '난처하다' (awkward) or '곤란하다' (difficult/problematic). At this level, you might use it in writing to describe the 'troubling nature' of a social issue, such as low birth rates or environmental problems, indicating that these issues require deep thought and difficult decisions by society.

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At the C1 level, you use '고민스럽다' to express existential or philosophical agonies. It is used in literature and high-level essays to describe the 'human condition' of being faced with impossible choices. You should be able to recognize it in various registers, from formal academic writing to poetic expressions. You might use it to describe the '고민스러운 선택' (agonizing choice) of a historical figure or a protagonist in a complex novel. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the word's ability to convey deep, prolonged mental deliberation.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of '고민스럽다' and its related forms. You can use it with subtle irony, or to describe very specific, high-level nuances in policy-making or ethical dilemmas. You understand how the suffix '-스럽다' functions across the Korean language to turn abstract concepts into descriptive states. You can use this word to articulate the most complex internal conflicts with precision, often pairing it with advanced vocabulary to describe the exact nature of the 'trouble' being discussed.

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Describes a state of being troubled by a difficult choice or a complex problem.
Derived from '고민' (worry/agony) and '-스럽다' (having the quality of).
Used when you are 'torn' between options, unlike '걱정스럽다' which is general anxiety.
Commonly modifies nouns like '상황' (situation), '선택' (choice), or '문제' (problem).

The Korean adjective 고민스럽다 (gominsureopda) is a nuanced term that describes a state of being troubled, worried, or agonizing over a difficult decision or situation. To understand this word, one must first look at its root, the noun 고민 (gomin), which refers to worry, agony, or deep deliberation. When the suffix -스럽다 is added, it transforms the noun into an adjective that means 'to have the quality or feeling of' that worry. Therefore, 고민스럽다 is used when a situation is so complex or a choice is so difficult that it causes a person mental distress or a sense of being 'torn.' It is more than just a simple 'I am worried'; it implies a weight of deliberation where the path forward is not clear.

Core Nuance: Unlike '걱정스럽다' (worrisome/anxious), which often relates to external dangers or future uncertainties, '고민스럽다' specifically points to internal conflict regarding a choice or a problem that requires a solution.

어떤 옷을 살지 정말 고민스럽네요. (It is really troubling trying to decide which clothes to buy.)

In daily life, Koreans use this word when faced with dilemmas ranging from trivial (what to eat for lunch) to life-altering (whether to change careers). It captures the psychological weight of the 'decision-making process.' When you describe a situation as 고민스럽다, you are communicating to others that you are currently weighing options and that none of them seem perfectly ideal, leading to a sense of mental discomfort. This word is frequently heard in professional settings when a manager is weighing two equally valid strategies, or in personal relationships when one is unsure how to address a sensitive issue without causing hurt.

Furthermore, the word often appears in literature and media to describe a character's internal monologue. It provides a window into their struggle. For instance, a character might find a secret that could destroy a friend's reputation; the choice between honesty and loyalty is '고민스럽다.' It is an adjective that describes the *state* of the situation or the *feeling* the situation evokes in the subject. It is important to note that while '고민하다' is the verb 'to worry/deliberate,' '고민스럽다' is the quality of that agony itself.

Social Context: In Korean culture, where group harmony (chemyeon) and making the 'right' social move are vital, many social interactions can be described as 고민스럽다.

상사에게 이 사실을 말해야 할지 참 고민스러운 상황이다. (It is a truly troubling situation whether I should tell this fact to my boss.)

Using 고민스럽다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical role as an adjective (descriptive verb). In Korean, adjectives function similarly to verbs in that they can end a sentence. When you want to say something is 'troubling,' you use this word to modify a noun or to describe a state. It is commonly paired with nouns like 상황 (situation), 문제 (problem), or 선택 (choice). For example, '고민스러운 문제' means 'a troubling problem.'

Sentence Structure: [Subject/Situation] + [이/가] + 고민스럽다. (The situation is troubling.) OR [고민스러운] + [Noun]. (A troubling noun.)

그의 제안을 거절하기가 참 고민스럽다. (Refusing his proposal is quite troubling/agonizing.)

One of the most common ways to use this word is with the '-게' adverbial form or the '-어/아' connective form. However, as an adjective, it is most powerful when describing the internal state of the speaker. You might say '마음이 고민스럽다' (My heart/mind is troubled). It’s also important to distinguish it from its synonym '걱정스럽다.' While both involve worry, '고민스럽다' implies you have some agency or a decision to make, whereas '걱정스럽다' is often about things outside your control (like the weather or someone else's health).

In formal writing, such as essays or reports, 고민스럽다 can be used to describe complex societal issues. A writer might discuss a '고민스러운 사회 현상' (a troubling social phenomenon). In this context, it suggests that the phenomenon is not just 'bad,' but that it presents a difficult puzzle for policymakers to solve. In casual conversation, it is often used with a sigh. If a friend asks you which movie to watch and you can't decide, saying '아, 정말 고민스러워!' adds a layer of dramatic (or genuine) indecision to the conversation.

Common Collocations: 진로가 고민스럽다 (to be troubled about one's career path), 선택이 고민스럽다 (to be troubled by a choice), 표정이 고민스럽다 (to have a troubled expression).

그녀는 고민스러운 얼굴로 창밖을 내다보았다. (She looked out the window with a troubled face.)

You will encounter 고민스럽다 in a variety of real-life settings in Korea. In a workplace environment, it is used during brainstorming sessions or performance reviews. A manager might say, '이번 프로젝트의 예산 배분이 매우 고민스럽습니다' (The budget allocation for this project is very troubling/requires much thought). This signals that they are taking the task seriously and considering all angles. It is a more professional and thoughtful way to express difficulty than simply saying '힘들어요' (It's hard).

Media & K-Dramas: In K-Dramas, the protagonist often uses this word during internal monologues when they are caught in a love triangle or a moral dilemma. It heightens the emotional stakes of the narrative.

'사랑과 우정 사이에서 참 고민스럽다.' (It's truly troubling [to choose] between love and friendship.)

In Korean variety shows (like 'I Live Alone' or 'Running Man'), celebrities often use this word when faced with 'Balance Games' (This or That games). They might shout '아, 너무 고민스러워요!' when asked to choose between two equally delicious foods or two equally difficult tasks. In this context, the word is used to express the agony of choice in a lighthearted, relatable way. It shows that the person is genuinely engaged with the options presented.

Online, on platforms like Naver Blog or KakaoTalk, you will see people using this word to seek advice. A post title might be '결혼 선물을 골라야 하는데 너무 고민스러워요' (I have to pick a wedding gift and it's so troubling/I'm so undecided). Here, it serves as a call for help, indicating that the person has already put thought into it but is stuck. It's a word that invites empathy because everyone understands the feeling of being paralyzed by a decision.

Educational Context: Students use this word when choosing a major or a university. It reflects the intense pressure of the Korean education system.

전공 선택이 제 인생에서 가장 고민스러운 일이었어요. (Choosing a major was the most troubling thing in my life.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 고민스럽다 (adjective) with 고민하다 (verb). While they share the same root, their usage is distinct. 고민하다 is an action—something you *do*. You can say '나는 고민하고 있다' (I am worrying/deliberating). However, 고민스럽다 is a description of a state or a thing. You cannot say '나는 고민스럽다' to mean 'I am doing the act of worrying' in the same way; it means 'I am [in a state of being] troubled.'

Mistake 1: Subject-Verb Agreement: Incorrect: 이 문제가 저를 고민스러워요. (This problem 'troubles' me - using it like a transitive verb). Correct: 이 문제가 고민스러워요. (This problem is troubling.)

Wrong: 나는 시험 때문에 고민스럽다. (Better to use '고민이다' or '고민하고 있다' if you are the one actively worrying.) Right: 시험 결과가 어떻게 나올지 참 고민스럽다.

Another common error is using 고민스럽다 when 걱정스럽다 (worrisome) is more appropriate. As mentioned before, 고민스럽다 involves a dilemma or a choice. If you are worried about a storm coming, that is not 고민스럽다 because you aren't 'deciding' whether the storm should come. That is 걱정스럽다. Use 고민스럽다 when you are 'stuck' between options. For example, 'Should I stay home or go out in the storm?' *That* choice is 고민스럽다.

Learners also sometimes forget the 'ㅂ' irregular conjugation. When you add an ending that starts with a vowel, the 'ㅂ' changes to '우'. So, '고민스럽다' + '어요' becomes '고민스러워요', not '고민스럽어요'. Forgetting this makes your Korean sound unnatural. Lastly, avoid using it for very minor things unless you are being intentionally dramatic. Telling someone that choosing between a red or blue pen is '고민스럽다' might sound a bit too heavy for the situation unless you are making a joke.

Mistake 3: Overusing in Simple Situations: Using '고민스럽다' for 'I'm a little bit worried' makes the situation sound much more dire than it might be. Use '걱정돼요' for light concerns.

Correct Conjugation: 고민스럽다 -> 고민스러워요, 고민스러워서, 고민스러우니까.

To truly master 고민스럽다, you should know how it compares to other words that describe difficulty or worry. The Korean language has many specific terms for mental states, and choosing the right one will make you sound much more like a native speaker. The most common alternatives are 걱정스럽다, 난처하다, 곤란하다, and 답답하다.

고민스럽다 vs. 걱정스럽다: '고민스럽다' is about 'What should I do?' (dilemma). '걱정스럽다' is about 'I hope nothing bad happens' (anxiety/fear).

Another word, 난처하다 (nancheohada), is used when you are in an awkward or embarrassing situation where it’s hard to act. For example, if someone asks you for a loan and you can't give it, that is '난처하다.' It’s more about the social awkwardness of the situation. 곤란하다 (gollanhada) is similar but often used to mean 'this is difficult/unacceptable' in a more objective or formal sense. If a customer asks for a refund that is against policy, you would say '곤란합니다' (That is difficult/not possible).

비교:
1. 선택이 고민스럽다 (Troubled by the choice).
2. 상황이 난처하다 (Awkward situation).
3. 거절하기 곤란하다 (Difficult to refuse).

답답하다 (dapdaphada) is used when you feel 'stifled' or 'frustrated' because a situation isn't progressing or you can't express yourself. If you are '고민스럽다' for too long without making a decision, you might start to feel '답답하다.' Finally, 번거롭다 (beongeoropda) is used for something that is 'cumbersome' or 'hassle.' Don't confuse 'troubling' (agonizing) with 'troublesome' (annoying/hassle). If a task just has too many steps, it's '번거롭다,' not '고민스럽다.'

Summary of Alternatives

난감하다: To be at a loss/stuck.
괴롭다: To be in pain/suffering (more emotional).
의심스럽다: To be suspicious (not related to worry).

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The Hanja character 悶 (min) shows a 'heart' (心) inside a 'gate' (門), symbolizing a heart that is trapped or stifled.

発音ガイド

UK /ɡo.min.sɯ.ɾʌp.t͈a/

US /ɡoʊ.min.sə.rʌp.tɑ/

Primary stress is on the first syllable '고' (Go).

韻が合う語

사랑스럽다 (sarangseureopda) 자랑스럽다 (jarangseureopda) 자연스럽다 (jayeonseureopda) 조심스럽다 (josimseureopda) 갑작스럽다 (gapjakseureopda) 어른스럽다 (eoreunseureopda) 여성스럽다 (yeoseongseureopda) 남성스럽다 (namseongseureopda)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'eu' as 'oo'.
Releasing the final 'p' before 'ta'.
Confusing the 'eo' sound with 'o'.

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize once the root '고민' is known.

ライティング 4/5

Requires correct 'ㅂ' irregular conjugation.

スピーキング 3/5

Common in daily speech, pronunciation is straightforward.

リスニング 3/5

Distinguishable in context of decision-making.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

고민 걱정 생각 어렵다 선택

次に学ぶ

난처하다 곤란하다 망설이다 결정하다 갈등

上級

번뇌 고뇌 심사숙고 진퇴양난 좌불안석

知っておくべき文法

ㅂ Irregular Adjectives

고민스럽다 -> 고민스러워요

-스럽다 Suffix

사랑스럽다, 자연스럽다

-ㄹ지 말지 (Whether or not)

갈지 말지 고민스럽다

-어/아하다 (Third person state)

친구가 고민스러워해요

-는 법 (Way of doing)

고르는 법이 고민스럽다

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선택이 고민스러워요.

The choice is troubling.

Simple [Noun] + [Adjective] structure.

무슨 색이 더 고민스러워요?

Which color is more troubling (to pick)?

Question form of the adjective.

이것은 참 고민스러운 일이에요.

This is a truly troubling matter.

Modifying a noun: 고민스러운 + 일.

점심 메뉴가 고민스러워요.

The lunch menu is troubling (hard to choose).

Present tense polite form.

선물이 너무 고민스러웠어요.

The gift was very troubling (to choose).

Past tense polite form.

고민스러운 표정을 지어요.

Make a troubled face.

Using the adjective to describe a facial expression.

옷 고르기가 고민스러워요.

Choosing clothes is troubling.

Verb nominalization (-기) as the subject.

어디로 갈지 고민스러워요.

I'm troubled about where to go.

-ㄹ지 (uncertainty) with the adjective.

둘 다 좋아서 정말 고민스러워요.

Since both are good, it's really troubling.

-아서/어서 (reason) connector.

생일 파티 장소가 고민스러워요.

The birthday party location is troubling.

Subject is a specific location/plan.

고민스러우면 친구에게 물어보세요.

If it's troubling, ask a friend.

-으면 (if) conditional form.

어떤 가방이 더 고민스러운지 말해줘.

Tell me which bag is more troubling (to choose).

-ㄴ지 (indirect question).

결정이 고민스러워서 잠을 못 잤어요.

The decision was so troubling I couldn't sleep.

Expressing a result of being '고민스럽다'.

고민스러운 상황을 피하고 싶어요.

I want to avoid troubling situations.

-고 싶다 (want to) with noun modification.

그 질문은 대답하기 고민스러워요.

That question is troubling to answer.

-기 (nominalizer) with the adjective.

너무 고민스러워하지 마세요.

Don't be so troubled. (Note: using -해하다 for emotions/states)

-어/아하다 turns an adjective into a verb for third person or commands.

회사를 옮길지 말지 참 고민스럽네요.

It's truly troubling whether to change companies or not.

-ㄹ지 말지 (whether or not).

부모님의 반대가 고민스러운 부분입니다.

The parents' opposition is the troubling part.

Using '부분' (part/aspect) to specify the trouble.

이 문제는 전문가도 고민스러울 거예요.

Even an expert would find this problem troubling.

-ㄹ 거예요 (future/supposition).

정직함과 실리 사이에서 고민스러운 선택을 했다.

I made a troubling choice between honesty and profit.

Past tense noun modification.

그의 제안은 거절하기가 무척 고민스러웠다.

His proposal was very troubling to refuse.

Adverb '무척' (very) used for emphasis.

고민스러운 표정으로 회의실을 나갔어요.

He left the meeting room with a troubled expression.

-으로 (with/in a state of).

어떻게 사과해야 할지 고민스러운 밤이다.

It's a troubling night [thinking about] how to apologize.

Poetic use of the word to describe a time/mood.

고민스러운 일이 생기면 상담을 받으세요.

If a troubling matter arises, get counseling.

-면 (if) with '생기다' (to happen).

정부로서도 이번 증세안은 매우 고민스러울 수밖에 없다.

As for the government, this tax increase plan cannot help but be very troubling.

-ㄹ 수밖에 없다 (cannot help but).

그는 고민스러운 기색을 감추지 못했다.

He could not hide his troubled look.

Noun '기색' (look/sign/indication).

두 대안 모두 장단점이 확실해 고민스럽습니다.

Both alternatives have clear pros and cons, so it's troubling.

Logical explanation followed by the adjective.

고민스러웠던 순간들이 모여 지금의 저를 만들었습니다.

The moments that were troubling gathered to make the me of today.

Past tense noun modification in a reflective context.

환경 보호와 경제 성장은 늘 고민스러운 과제이다.

Environmental protection and economic growth are always troubling tasks.

Describing abstract societal challenges.

상대방의 기분을 상하지 않게 거절하는 법은 늘 고민스럽다.

How to refuse without hurting the other person's feelings is always troubling.

-는 법 (the way/method of).

고민스러워 보이는 그에게 다가가 말을 건넸다.

I approached him, who looked troubled, and started a conversation.

-어 보이다 (to look like).

이것은 도덕적으로 매우 고민스러운 지점입니다.

This is a very troubling point morally.

Using '지점' (point/spot) metaphorically.

인간의 자유 의지에 대한 질문은 철학적으로 매우 고민스럽다.

Questions about human free will are philosophically very troubling.

Abstract philosophical subject.

작가는 주인공에게 가장 고민스러운 딜레마를 던져주었다.

The writer threw the most troubling dilemma at the protagonist.

Superlative '가장' (most).

고민스러운 침묵이 방 안을 가득 채웠다.

A troubling silence filled the room.

Personifying silence with the adjective.

그의 행보는 많은 이들에게 고민스러운 화두를 던졌다.

His actions threw a troubling topic of conversation to many people.

Noun '화두' (topic/theme).

과학 기술의 발전은 우리에게 고민스러운 윤리적 숙제를 안겨준다.

The advancement of science and technology brings us troubling ethical homework.

Metaphorical use of '숙제' (homework/task).

고민스러울 때일수록 기본으로 돌아가야 한다.

The more troubling it is, the more one should go back to basics.

-ㄹ 때일수록 (especially when/the more... the more...).

그녀의 제안은 거절하기도, 수락하기도 고민스러운 파격적인 것이었다.

Her proposal was an unconventional one that was troubling to either refuse or accept.

Double '-기도' construction.

삶의 의미를 찾는 과정은 때로 무척 고민스럽고 고독하다.

The process of finding the meaning of life is sometimes very troubling and lonely.

Pairing with other emotional adjectives.

국가적 존립이 걸린 사안 앞에서 지도자의 결단은 고민스러울 수밖에 없다.

Faced with a matter of national survival, a leader's decision cannot help but be agonizing.

Formal/Political register.

고민스러운 고뇌의 끝에 그는 마침내 붓을 들었다.

At the end of troubling anguish, he finally picked up the brush.

Redundant/Emphatic use with '고뇌' (anguish).

현대 사회의 파편화된 인간관계는 우리를 고민스럽게 만든다.

The fragmented human relationships of modern society make us troubled.

-게 만들다 (to make someone...).

그 정책의 실효성에 대해서는 여전히 고민스러운 지점들이 산재해 있다.

There are still various troubling points scattered regarding the effectiveness of that policy.

Using '산재해 있다' (to be scattered).

고민스러운 자기 성찰을 통해 그는 진정한 자아를 발견했다.

Through troubling self-reflection, he discovered his true self.

Academic/Psychological context.

전통과 혁신 사이의 고민스러운 줄타기가 계속되고 있다.

A troubling tightrope walk between tradition and innovation continues.

Metaphorical '줄타기' (tightrope walk).

무엇이 선인지에 대한 고민스러운 탐구는 인류 역사의 핵심이다.

The troubling inquiry into what is good is the core of human history.

Grand historical context.

고민스러움의 미학을 담아낸 그의 작품은 평단의 극찬을 받았다.

His work, which captured the aesthetics of being troubled, received high praise from critics.

Turning the adjective into a noun '-움'.

よく使う組み合わせ

선택이 고민스럽다

진로가 고민스럽다

표정이 고민스럽다

상황이 고민스럽다

결정이 고민스럽다

문제가 고민스럽다

마음이 고민스럽다

대답하기 고민스럽다

거절하기 고민스럽다

미래가 고민스럽다

よく使うフレーズ

참 고민스럽네요

— It's truly troubling/I'm really stuck.

메뉴가 다 맛있어 보여서 참 고민스럽네요.

고민스러운 대목

— A troubling point or passage.

그의 이야기 중 가장 고민스러운 대목은 이것이다.

고민스러워 죽겠다

— I'm worried to death (hyperbole).

시험 점수가 안 나올까 봐 고민스러워 죽겠어.

고민스러울 때

— When it's troubling / When you are in a dilemma.

고민스러울 때는 잠을 자는 게 최고야.

고민스러운 기색

— A look of being troubled.

그녀의 얼굴에 고민스러운 기색이 역력했다.

전혀 고민스럽지 않다

— Not troubling at all.

나는 이 선택이 전혀 고민스럽지 않아.

더 고민스러워지다

— To become more troubled.

이야기를 들을수록 더 고민스러워지네요.

고민스러운 나날

— Troubling days.

취업 준비로 고민스러운 나날을 보내고 있다.

고민스러운 눈빛

— A troubled look in one's eyes.

그는 고민스러운 눈빛으로 나를 쳐다봤다.

무척 고민스러운 일

— A very troubling matter.

이것은 우리 모두에게 무척 고민스러운 일입니다.

よく混同される語

고민스럽다 vs 고민하다

고민하다 is the action (verb); 고민스럽다 is the state/quality (adjective).

고민스럽다 vs 걱정스럽다

걱정스럽다 is about general anxiety; 고민스럽다 is about decision-making agony.

고민스럽다 vs 의심스럽다

의심스럽다 means 'suspicious' and has nothing to do with being troubled by a choice.

慣用句と表現

"머리가 깨지다"

— To have a splitting headache (often from thinking too much/being troubled).

결정할 게 많아서 머리가 깨질 듯 고민스럽다.

Informal

"속이 타다"

— To be very anxious or troubled (lit. inside is burning).

자식 걱정에 속이 타게 고민스럽다.

Neutral

"발을 동동 구르다"

— To stamp one's feet in anxiety or when troubled.

어찌할 바를 몰라 발을 동동 구르며 고민스러워했다.

Neutral

"밤잠을 설치다"

— To toss and turn at night (due to worry).

고민스러운 일 때문에 밤잠을 설쳤다.

Neutral

"가슴이 답답하다"

— To feel heavy or stifled in the chest due to worry.

고민스러운 상황이 계속되니 가슴이 답답하다.

Neutral

"골치가 아프다"

— To have a headache (metaphorically, due to a troubling problem).

이 문제는 정말 골치가 아프고 고민스럽다.

Informal

"진땀을 빼다"

— To sweat hard (due to a difficult/troubling task).

고민스러운 결정을 내리느라 진땀을 뺐다.

Neutral

"앞이 캄캄하다"

— The future looks pitch black (due to a troubling situation).

회사가 망한다니 앞이 캄캄하고 고민스럽다.

Neutral

"손에 잡히지 않다"

— Can't get a grip on work (distracted by worry).

고민스러운 일 때문에 일이 손에 잡히지 않는다.

Neutral

"입맛이 없다"

— To have no appetite (due to being troubled).

고민스러운 일이 있어서 그런지 입맛이 없네요.

Neutral

間違えやすい

고민스럽다 vs 난처하다

Both involve difficulty.

난처하다 is about social awkwardness or being in a tight spot; 고민스럽다 is about internal deliberation.

거절하기 난처하다 vs. 선택이 고민스럽다.

고민스럽다 vs 곤란하다

Both imply a problem.

곤란하다 is more about objective difficulty or unacceptability; 고민스럽다 is about subjective mental struggle.

지금은 곤란합니다 vs. 어떻게 할지 고민스럽습니다.

고민스럽다 vs 답답하다

Both are negative mental states.

답답하다 is feeling stifled/frustrated; 고민스럽다 is feeling torn/troubled by options.

말이 안 통하니 답답하다 vs. 무엇을 말할지 고민스럽다.

고민스럽다 vs 괴롭다

Both involve suffering.

괴롭다 is more about pain and intense emotional suffering; 고민스럽다 is specifically about the pain of thinking/deciding.

몸이 아파서 괴롭다 vs. 진로가 고민스럽다.

고민스럽다 vs 번거롭다

Both are 'troublesome'.

번거롭다 is about a logistical hassle or too many steps; 고민스럽다 is about a mental dilemma.

가입 절차가 번거롭다 vs. 가입할지 고민스럽다.

文型パターン

N이/가 고민스러워요.

메뉴가 고민스러워요.

V-ㄹ지 고민스러워요.

어디 갈지 고민스러워요.

N을/를 할지 말지 고민스러워요.

이직을 할지 말지 고민스러워요.

고민스러운 N

고민스러운 문제

고민스러운 표정으로 V

고민스러운 표정으로 앉아 있다.

N에게는 고민스러운 일이다.

저에게는 고민스러운 일입니다.

고민스러운 지점이 있다.

도덕적으로 고민스러운 지점이 있다.

고민스러움의 N

고민스러움의 연속

語族

名詞

고민 (Agony/Worry/Deliberation)

고민거리 (Source of worry)

動詞

고민하다 (To worry/deliberate)

고민시키다 (To make someone worry)

形容詞

고민스럽다 (Troubling/Worrisome)

使い方

frequency

Very common in both spoken and written Korean.

よくある間違い

고민스럽어요 → 고민스러워요
The 'ㅂ' changes to '우' before '어/아'.
나는 고민스럽다 → 나는 고민이다 / 나는 고민하고 있다
'고민스럽다' describes the situation or the state, not usually the person as a direct agent of the verb.
비가 올까 봐 고민스러워요 → 비가 올까 봐 걱정스러워요
You can't choose whether it rains, so it's a '걱정' (worry), not a '고민' (dilemma).
이 문제가 나를 고민스럽게 해요 → 이 문제가 고민스러워요
While the first is grammatically possible, the second is much more natural in Korean.
고민스러운 아픔 → 괴로운 아픔
'고민스럽다' is for mental deliberation, not physical pain.

ヒント

Watch the 'ㅂ'

Always remember that '고민스럽다' becomes '고민스러워' when followed by a vowel. This is a common rule for adjectives ending in '스럽다'.

The 'Choice' Rule

If you are torn between A and B, use '고민스럽다'. If you are just scared of the future, use '걱정스럽다'.

Sound Natural

Add '참' (truly) or '좀' (a bit) before the word. '참 고민스럽네요' sounds very native.

Describe the Face

In stories, use '고민스러운 표정' to show a character is thinking hard about a problem.

Noun vs. Adjective

Use '고민' (noun) when you have a specific topic, e.g., '돈 고민' (money worry). Use '고민스럽다' to describe the feeling of that worry.

Variety Shows

Watch Korean variety shows. When guests have to choose between two punishments, they almost always say '고민스러워요!'

Decision Fatigue

Koreans often use this word because of 'decision fatigue' in a society with too many choices. It's a very relatable word.

Internal vs External

Remember that '고민스럽다' is an internal mental state. '곤란하다' is often an external situation.

Mnemonic

Gomin = Go in Mind. Your thoughts are going round and round in your mind.

Social Issues

Use it to describe '고민스러운 사회적 문제' (troubling social issues) in essays to sound more sophisticated.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'GO' (go) and 'MIN' (mind). Your 'Mind' is 'Going' back and forth between choices. That is 고민스럽다.

視覚的連想

Imagine a person standing at a fork in the road with two identical signs, scratching their head.

Word Web

Worry Choice Agony Decision Dilemma Deliberation Conflict Mind

チャレンジ

Try to use '고민스럽다' to describe your next meal choice to a friend today.

語源

Derived from the Hanja word 고민 (苦悶). 苦 (go) means 'bitter' or 'suffering', and 悶 (min) means 'agony' or 'anguish'.

元の意味： Mental suffering or anguish caused by difficult circumstances.

Sino-Korean root with a native Korean suffix (-스럽다).

文化的な背景

While it's a common word, using it for someone else's tragic situation might sound too clinical. Use '가슴 아프다' (heart-breaking) for deep tragedies.

In English, we might say 'I'm torn' or 'It's a tough call.' '고민스럽다' covers both of these feelings.

The phrase '고민 고민 하지마' (Don't worry) from Lee Hyori's song 'U-Go-Girl'. Commonly used in 'Counseling' segments of Korean talk shows like 'Hello Counselor'. Frequently appears in 'Self-help' book titles in Korea.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Shopping

색깔이 고민스러워요.
둘 다 사고 싶어서 고민스러워요.
가격 때문에 고민스러워요.
사이즈가 고민스럽네요.

Career

이직이 고민스러워요.
연봉 협상이 고민스럽습니다.
전공 선택이 고민스러웠어요.
퇴사할지 고민스러워요.

Relationships

고백할지 고민스러워요.
헤어질지 고민스러운 상황이에요.
친구의 부탁이 고민스러워요.
소개팅 장소가 고민스러워요.

Daily Life

오늘 뭐 먹을지 고민스러워요.
어디로 놀러 갈지 고민스러워요.
운동을 할지 말지 고민스러워요.
머리 스타일이 고민스러워요.

Professional

예산안이 고민스럽습니다.
보고 시점이 고민스럽네요.
인력 배치가 고민스러운 문제입니다.
전략 수정이 고민스럽습니다.

会話のきっかけ

"요즘 가장 고민스러운 일이 뭐예요? (What is your most troubling concern lately?)"

"점심 메뉴 고르는 거, 저만 고민스러운가요? (Is choosing lunch menu only troubling for me?)"

"이 두 가지 옵션 중에서 뭐가 더 고민스러우세요? (Between these two options, which one is more troubling to you?)"

"인생에서 가장 고민스러웠던 순간은 언제였나요? (When was the most troubling moment in your life?)"

"친구의 비밀을 알게 된다면 고민스러울 것 같아요. (I think it would be troubling if I found out a friend's secret.)"

日記のテーマ

오늘 나를 가장 고민스럽게 만들었던 선택은 무엇이었나요? (What was the choice that made you most troubled today?)

고민스러운 상황을 해결하는 나만의 방법은 무엇인가요? (What is your own way of solving a troubling situation?)

최근에 고민스러운 표정을 지었던 적이 있나요? 왜 그랬나요? (Have you recently had a troubled expression? Why was that?)

미래의 나에게 지금의 고민스러운 일들이 어떻게 보일까요? (How will today's troubling matters look to the future me?)

고민스러운 상황에서도 긍정적으로 생각하는 법에 대해 써보세요. (Write about how to think positively even in troubling situations.)

よくある質問

10 問

Usually, you describe a *situation* or a *choice* as 고민스럽다. If you describe a person as '고민스러운 사람', it means they are a person who causes others to worry or who is always troubled. It's more common to say '고민이 많은 사람' (a person with many worries).

Not exactly. While being troubled causes stress, '고민스럽다' specifically points to the *reason* (a dilemma). For 'I'm stressed', Koreans say '스트레스 받아요'.

You can say '고민할 가치도 없어요' (Not even worth worrying about) or '전혀 고민스럽지 않아요' (Not troubling at all).

'고민이다' means 'It is a worry' (Noun + is). '고민스럽다' means 'It is worrisome/troubling' (Adjective). They are often interchangeable, but '고민스럽다' sounds slightly more descriptive of the feeling.

No. For physical pain, use '아프다' (hurt) or '괴롭다' (suffering).

Yes, if you are describing a difficult challenge you faced. It shows you are a thoughtful person. '당시에는 매우 고민스러운 결정이었습니다' (It was a very troubling decision at the time).

Generally yes, as it involves mental distress, but it's a 'productive' kind of negative—it implies you are thinking deeply to find a solution.

Yes, it's very common in a slightly dramatic or lighthearted way. '아, 영화 뭐 볼지 진짜 고민스럽네!'

There isn't one perfect opposite, but '명쾌하다' (clear/lucid) or '단순하다' (simple) are often used when a choice is easy.

The concept is simple, but the conjugation (ㅂ irregular) and the nuance (choice vs. general worry) make it an intermediate (B1) level word.

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