소외
The state of being isolated or excluded from a group or society; alienation.
Examples
3 of 5인간 소외 현상은 현대 사회의 어두운 단면이다.
The phenomenon of human alienation is a dark side of modern society.
그는 친구들 사이에서 소외감을 느꼈다.
He felt a sense of alienation among his friends.
소외 계층을 돕기 위한 자선 행사가 열렸다.
A charity event was held to help the marginalized (alienated) class.
Word Family
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
인간 소외 현상은 현대 사회의 어두운 단면이다.
academicThe phenomenon of human alienation is a dark side of modern society.
그는 친구들 사이에서 소외감을 느꼈다.
everydayHe felt a sense of alienation among his friends.
소외 계층을 돕기 위한 자선 행사가 열렸다.
formalA charity event was held to help the marginalized (alienated) class.
기술의 발전이 오히려 인간을 소외시킬 수도 있다.
academicThe development of technology may rather alienate humans.
아무도 내 말을 들어주지 않아 소외된 기분이야.
informalI feel alienated because no one is listening to me.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
소외된 이웃
marginalized neighbors
정보 소외
information gap / digital divide
소외 지역
neglected area
Often Confused With
고립 (isolation) is more about physical or total disconnection, while 소외 (alienation) is more about being emotionally or socially marginalized within a system.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS essays regarding social problems and the digital divide.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '소외' meaning 'small outside' (not a common word).
Memory Tip
So (Small/Neglected) + Oe (Outside). Being left as a small part on the outside.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 疏外.
Grammar Patterns
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
Related Vocabulary
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이민
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일률적
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형평성
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당면하다
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탈피하다
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