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후회스럽다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '후회스럽다' expresses a feeling of regret or remorse about something that has happened or a decision made. It is often used to describe emotions related to missed opportunities or mistakes.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '후회스럽다' when someone reflects on past actions with disappointment or sadness. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean, especially in formal or semi-formal contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '후회스럽다' + noun (e.g., 후회스러운 결정): to describe a regrettable decision.
  • '정말 후회스럽다': to emphasize strong regret.
  • '후회스럽지만': to introduce a contrast, acknowledging regret but accepting the situation.

Nuances and Tips

Using '후회스럽다' conveys a sincere and somewhat formal tone of regret, different from casual expressions like '후회해' (I regret). Avoid confusing it with verbs like '후회하다'; '후회스럽다' is an adjective describing the feeling or atmosphere.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes misuse '후회스럽다' as a verb. Remember, it is an adjective and should be used to describe feelings or situations, not actions.

Example Sentences

그때 더 열심히 공부하지 않은 것이 정말 후회스럽다.

Geuttae deo yeolsimhi gongbuhaji aneun geosi jeongmal huhoeseureopda.

I really regret not studying harder back then.

후회스럽지만 이미 지나간 일이라 어쩔 수 없다.

Huhoeseureopjiman imi jinagan irira eojjeol su eopda.

It's regrettable, but since it's already in the past, there's nothing we can do.

그의 결정이 후회스럽게 느껴진다.

Geuui gyeoljeongi huhoeseureopge neukkyeojinda.

His decision feels regrettable.