No. 5,553 in Korean
못된
"못된" means "bad" or "ill-natured."
In a sentence
그 아이는 못된 짓을 해서 혼이 났다.
That child was scolded for doing something bad.
Here, '못된' describes vile or malicious behavior, implying incorrect actions.
그는 못된 성격으로 친구들과 자주 다툰다.
He often argues with friends due to his bad attitude.
In this sentence, '못된' characterizes a negative personality trait or bad temperament.
못된 소문이 돌아서 사람들이 걱정했다.
A bad rumor circulated, causing people to worry.
Here, '못된' refers to unfavorable or damaging nature of the rumor, showing a harmful effect.
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