성급하다
To be hasty, rash, or impatient. Doing something too quickly without enough thought or preparation.
Examples
3 of 5성급한 결론은 위험할 수 있다.
Hasty conclusions can be dangerous.
성급하게 판단하지 마시고 신중히 검토해 주십시오.
Please do not judge hastily and review carefully.
너무 성급하게 굴지 마.
Don't be so rash.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sung-Geup sounds like 'Soon-Go' — going too soon without thinking.
Quick Quiz
아직 정보가 부족하니 ______ 결정을 내리지 마세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성급한
Examples
성급한 결론은 위험할 수 있다.
academicHasty conclusions can be dangerous.
성급하게 판단하지 마시고 신중히 검토해 주십시오.
formalPlease do not judge hastily and review carefully.
너무 성급하게 굴지 마.
informalDon't be so rash.
그는 성급한 성격 때문에 실수를 자주 한다.
everydayHe often makes mistakes because of his hasty personality.
성급한 투자는 큰 손실을 초래할 수 있습니다.
businessHasty investment can lead to big losses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성급한 일반화의 오류
fallacy of hasty generalization
성급하게 결정을 내리다
to make a decision hastily
성급한 판단을 내리다
to jump to a conclusion
Often Confused With
급하다 is general speed or urgency; 성급하다 specifically implies a lack of thought.
Usage Notes
Important for IELTS writing when discussing the dangers of making quick decisions or generalizations.
Common Mistakes
Don't use for 'fast' (빠르다). Use for 'rash' behavior.
Memory Tip
Sung-Geup sounds like 'Soon-Go' — going too soon without thinking.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 'seong' (nature) and 'geup' (urgent).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society's 'Pali-pali' culture is sometimes criticized as being '성급하다'.
Quick Quiz
아직 정보가 부족하니 ______ 결정을 내리지 마세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성급한
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