겉으로는

In a sentence

• 겉으로는 웃고 있었지만 마음 속은 슬펐어요.

  She was smiling outwardly, but her heart was saddened inside.

  Here '겉으로는' conveys the outward appearance or external demeanor, contrasting with inner feelings.

• 그는 겉으로는 친절해 보였지만 사실은 매우 이기적인 사람이었어요.

  He appeared kind outwardly, but in reality, he was a very selfish person.

  '겉으로는' describes the external impression someone gives, which differs from their actual character.

• 겉으로는 문제가 없어 보여도 안에는 결함이 있을 수 있어요.

  Although it appears outwardly flawless, there could be defects within.

  In this sentence, '겉으로는' refers to the perceived external state, implying potential hidden issues.