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진정성 (noun)

The quality of being sincere, genuine, or authentic. It refers to the state where one's actions and words match their true intentions or feelings.

💬 Example

"그 정치인의 사과에는 진정성이 느껴지지 않았습니다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Jin' (True) + 'Jeong' (Right) + 'Seong' (Quality). A person with 'Jin-Jeong-Seong' has the 'Quality' of being...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
성실성 진실성 순수성 정직성
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '진정성' for small favors. → 진심으로 고마워.

Using '진정성' as an adjective without '있는'. → 진정성 있는 사람.

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