긍정적
Having a hopeful or optimistic attitude; also means confirming or agreeing with something.
Examples
3 of 5운동은 정신 건강에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다.
Exercise has a positive effect on mental health.
시장은 이번 발표에 대해 긍정적인 반응을 보였다.
The market showed a positive reaction to this announcement.
긍정적으로 검토해 주시기 바랍니다.
Please review it positively.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Geung-jeong starts with 'G' like 'Good'.
Quick Quiz
어려운 상황에서도 ____ 태도를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 긍정적인
Examples
운동은 정신 건강에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다.
academicExercise has a positive effect on mental health.
시장은 이번 발표에 대해 긍정적인 반응을 보였다.
businessThe market showed a positive reaction to this announcement.
긍정적으로 검토해 주시기 바랍니다.
formalPlease review it positively.
좀 더 긍정적으로 생각해 봐.
informalTry to think more positively.
긍정적인 답변을 기다리겠습니다.
everydayI will be waiting for a positive answer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
긍정의 힘
the power of positivity
긍정적 검토
positive review
긍정적 마인드
positive mindset
Often Confused With
낙천적 is being carefree/happy-go-lucky, while 긍정적 is more about a conscious choice to see the good or agree.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS to describe the 'advantages' or 'positive impacts' of a phenomenon.
Common Mistakes
Pronunciation of '긍' can be tricky for some learners; ensure it's a clear 'g' sound.
Memory Tip
Geung-jeong starts with 'G' like 'Good'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 肯定 (to affirm/agree) + 的 (suffix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
어려운 상황에서도 ____ 태도를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 긍정적인
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