B2 noun Neutral

소외

[so-oe]

The state of being isolated or excluded from a group or society; alienation.

Examples

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1

인간 소외 현상은 현대 사회의 어두운 단면이다.

The phenomenon of human alienation is a dark side of modern society.

2

그는 친구들 사이에서 소외감을 느꼈다.

He felt a sense of alienation among his friends.

3

소외 계층을 돕기 위한 자선 행사가 열렸다.

A charity event was held to help the marginalized (alienated) class.

Word Family

Noun
소외
Verb
소외시키다 / 소외되다
Adjective
소외된
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Memory Tip

So (Small/Neglected) + Oe (Outside). Being left as a small part on the outside.

Quick Quiz

기술 문명의 발달로 인한 ( ) 현상을 해결해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인간 소외

Examples

1

인간 소외 현상은 현대 사회의 어두운 단면이다.

academic

The phenomenon of human alienation is a dark side of modern society.

2

그는 친구들 사이에서 소외감을 느꼈다.

everyday

He felt a sense of alienation among his friends.

3

소외 계층을 돕기 위한 자선 행사가 열렸다.

formal

A charity event was held to help the marginalized (alienated) class.

4

기술의 발전이 오히려 인간을 소외시킬 수도 있다.

academic

The development of technology may rather alienate humans.

5

아무도 내 말을 들어주지 않아 소외된 기분이야.

informal

I feel alienated because no one is listening to me.

Word Family

Noun
소외
Verb
소외시키다 / 소외되다
Adjective
소외된

Common Collocations

소외 계층 marginalized/underprivileged class
소외감을 느끼다 to feel alienated
인간 소외 human alienation
사회적 소외 social alienation
소외를 당하다 to be alienated/excluded

Common Phrases

소외된 이웃

marginalized neighbors

정보 소외

information gap / digital divide

소외 지역

neglected area

Often Confused With

소외 vs 고립

고립 (isolation) is more about physical or total disconnection, while 소외 (alienation) is more about being emotionally or socially marginalized within a system.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for IELTS essays regarding social problems and the digital divide.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '소외' meaning 'small outside' (not a common word).

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Memory Tip

So (Small/Neglected) + Oe (Outside). Being left as a small part on the outside.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 疏外.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + 에서 소외되다 Noun + 을/를 소외시키다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, the 'digital divide' among the elderly is often discussed as 'Digital So-oe'.

Quick Quiz

기술 문명의 발달로 인한 ( ) 현상을 해결해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인간 소외

More society words

상호협력

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Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

결집하다

B2

To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.

이민

B1

The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another. It involves moving to a foreign country for work, safety, or better living conditions.

일률적

B2

Uniform or standardized; applying the same rule or method to everything without considering individual differences.

표면화

B2

The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.

취약성

B2

The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. It refers to a lack of protection or a weakness in a system, group, or structure.

형평성

B2

The quality of being fair and impartial. It refers to the principle of treating everyone in a way that is equitable, especially in the distribution of resources or opportunities.

당면하다

B2

To be confronted with a problem, task, or situation that requires immediate attention. It describes being in a position where one must deal with a current challenge.

연대하다

B2

To act in solidarity or to form an alliance for a common goal or shared interest. It implies a sense of mutual support and unity between groups or individuals.

탈피하다

B2

To shed one's skin (literally), or to break away from an old state, habit, or convention (metaphorically).

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