B1 adjective Neutral

긍정적

/kɯŋd͡ʑʌŋd͡ʑʌk/

Having a hopeful or optimistic attitude; also means confirming or agreeing with something.

Examples

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1

운동은 정신 건강에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다.

Exercise has a positive effect on mental health.

2

시장은 이번 발표에 대해 긍정적인 반응을 보였다.

The market showed a positive reaction to this announcement.

3

긍정적으로 검토해 주시기 바랍니다.

Please review it positively.

Word Family

Noun
긍정
Verb
긍정하다
Adverb
긍정적으로
Adjective
긍정적
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Memory Tip

Geung-jeong starts with 'G' like 'Good'.

Quick Quiz

어려운 상황에서도 ____ 태도를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 긍정적인

Examples

1

운동은 정신 건강에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다.

academic

Exercise has a positive effect on mental health.

2

시장은 이번 발표에 대해 긍정적인 반응을 보였다.

business

The market showed a positive reaction to this announcement.

3

긍정적으로 검토해 주시기 바랍니다.

formal

Please review it positively.

4

좀 더 긍정적으로 생각해 봐.

informal

Try to think more positively.

5

긍정적인 답변을 기다리겠습니다.

everyday

I will be waiting for a positive answer.

Word Family

Noun
긍정
Verb
긍정하다
Adverb
긍정적으로
Adjective
긍정적

Common Collocations

긍정적 영향 positive influence
긍정적 반응 positive reaction
긍정적인 태도 positive attitude
긍정적으로 생각하다 to think positively
긍정적 변화 positive change

Common Phrases

긍정의 힘

the power of positivity

긍정적 검토

positive review

긍정적 마인드

positive mindset

Often Confused With

긍정적 vs 낙천적

낙천적 is being carefree/happy-go-lucky, while 긍정적 is more about a conscious choice to see the good or agree.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS to describe the 'advantages' or 'positive impacts' of a phenomenon.

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Common Mistakes

Pronunciation of '긍' can be tricky for some learners; ensure it's a clear 'g' sound.

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Memory Tip

Geung-jeong starts with 'G' like 'Good'.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 肯定 (to affirm/agree) + 的 (suffix).

Grammar Patterns

~에 긍정적이다 긍정적인 ~

Quick Quiz

어려운 상황에서도 ____ 태도를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 긍정적인

More psychology words

순응하다

B2

To adapt or conform to an environment, standard, or social pressure. It often refers to changing one's behavior to match the expectations of a group or natural conditions.

낙관적이다

B2

To be optimistic or hopeful about the future or the success of something. It describes a tendency to expect the best possible outcome.

인간관계

B2

The social and emotional connections or interactions between people, including friendship, professional ties, or family.

표출

B2

The act of expressing or manifesting thoughts, feelings, or intentions outwardly. It usually implies that something internal has become visible.

각인시키다

B2

To imprint or engrave a certain thought, image, or message deep into someone's mind. Often used in advertising or teaching.

인지력

B2

The ability to perceive, process, and understand information; cognitive power. It relates to mental processes such as memory, attention, and reasoning.

회피하다

B2

To avoid or evade something, especially a responsibility, a difficult situation, or a question. It often implies a deliberate attempt to stay away from something unpleasant.

일탈

B2

Deviation from a set course, standard, or social norm. In psychology and sociology, it refers to behavior that violates social rules.

상실하다

B2

To lose a quality, status, feeling, or capacity. Often used for abstract concepts rather than physical objects.

각인되다

B2

To be deeply impressed or engraved in one's mind, memory, or history so that it is not easily forgotten.

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