B2 verb Neutral

소외되다

/sʰowedweda/

To be marginalized, excluded, or isolated from a group or society.

Examples

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1

경제 발전의 혜택에서 소외된 계층을 도와야 한다.

We must help the classes that are marginalized from the benefits of economic development.

2

그는 친구들 사이에서 소외되는 기분을 느꼈다.

He felt like he was being isolated among his friends.

3

사회적으로 소외된 이웃들에게 관심을 가집시다.

Let's pay attention to our socially marginalized neighbors.

Word Family

Noun
소외
Verb
소외시키다
Adjective
소외된
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Memory Tip

So (Small) + Oe (Outside). To be made small and left outside.

Quick Quiz

급격한 도시화는 농촌 지역을 ______ 결과를 초래했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 소외시키는

Examples

1

경제 발전의 혜택에서 소외된 계층을 도와야 한다.

academic

We must help the classes that are marginalized from the benefits of economic development.

2

그는 친구들 사이에서 소외되는 기분을 느꼈다.

everyday

He felt like he was being isolated among his friends.

3

사회적으로 소외된 이웃들에게 관심을 가집시다.

formal

Let's pay attention to our socially marginalized neighbors.

4

정보 소외 계층을 위한 교육이 필요합니다.

academic

Education for the information-marginalized class is necessary.

5

나만 대화에서 소외된 것 같아.

informal

I feel like only I was left out of the conversation.

Word Family

Noun
소외
Verb
소외시키다
Adjective
소외된

Common Collocations

사회에서 소외되다 to be marginalized by society
소외된 계층 marginalized class
철저히 소외되다 to be thoroughly isolated
소외감을 느끼다 to feel marginalized/alienated
정보 소외 information alienation/gap

Common Phrases

소외 계층

marginalized/underprivileged class

소외를 당하다

to be marginalized

인간 소외

alienation of humans

Often Confused With

소외되다 vs 배제되다

배제되다 is to be excluded from a specific list or plan, while 소외되다 is a broader social or emotional isolation.

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Usage Notes

A key term for discussing social welfare, inequality, and human rights in IELTS Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '왕따' (slang for bullying) in formal writing instead of '소외되다'.

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Memory Tip

So (Small) + Oe (Outside). To be made small and left outside.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 疏 (distant) and 外 (outside).

Grammar Patterns

에서 소외되다
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Cultural Context

Refers to the 'Digital Divide' or 'Elderly Poverty' issues in Korea.

Quick Quiz

급격한 도시화는 농촌 지역을 ______ 결과를 초래했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 소외시키는

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