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What Does "seounhada" (서운하다) Mean in Korean?

Hurt / Disappointed / Feeling let down — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

서운하다

seounhada

Hurt / Disappointed / Feeling let down

EMOTIONAL INTENSITY7/10
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What Koreans really mean

서운하다 (seounhada) describes a gentle but deep feeling of being let down by someone — not betrayal, but disappointment. It implies you expected more from that person.

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