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inconvenience

NounSino-Korean: 不便

  1. 1

    inconvenience

    An inconvenience in using something.

    Korean definition: 이용하기에 편리하지 않음.

    • Residents are suffering no small inconvenience due to the lack of parking space.

    • The water supply broke down, so people using the restroom are facing inconvenience.

  2. 2

    discomfort

    Discomfort and pain in one's body or mind.

    Korean definition: 몸이나 마음이 편하지 않고 괴로움.

    • I'm living off my relatives, but I don't feel any discomfort about it.

    • Wearing a thick coat makes it uncomfortable to move, so I feel stifled.

  3. 3

    awkwardness

    The awkwardness of a relationship with another person, etc.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람과의 관계 등이 편하지 않음.

    • I felt very awkward at dinner with my teacher.

    • We had a modest drinking get-together to clear up the awkwardness between us.