B2 noun Neutral

우발적

[ubaljeok]

Happening by chance or unexpectedly, rather than being planned or intentional. Often used in legal or scientific contexts to describe random events.

Examples

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1

우발적인 상황에 대비한 매뉴얼이 필요하다.

A manual is needed to prepare for unexpected situations.

2

많은 과학적 발견이 우발적인 실험 결과에서 비롯되었다.

Many scientific discoveries originated from accidental experimental results.

3

우발적 손실을 방지하기 위해 보험에 가입했다.

I signed up for insurance to prevent accidental losses.

Word Family

Noun
우발
Verb
우발하다
Adverb
우발적으로
Adjective
우발적이다
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Memory Tip

U-bal (우발) sounds like 'Oops-bal'. Oops! It happened accidentally.

Quick Quiz

경찰 조사 결과, 이번 사건은 치밀하게 계획된 것이 아니라 ( ) 범행임이 밝혀졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 우발적

Examples

1

우발적인 상황에 대비한 매뉴얼이 필요하다.

formal

A manual is needed to prepare for unexpected situations.

2

많은 과학적 발견이 우발적인 실험 결과에서 비롯되었다.

academic

Many scientific discoveries originated from accidental experimental results.

3

우발적 손실을 방지하기 위해 보험에 가입했다.

business

I signed up for insurance to prevent accidental losses.

4

그건 그냥 우발적으로 일어난 일이야.

everyday

That just happened accidentally.

5

우발적으로 화가 나서 그랬어, 미안해.

informal

I did that because I got angry out of nowhere, I'm sorry.

Word Family

Noun
우발
Verb
우발하다
Adverb
우발적으로
Adjective
우발적이다

Common Collocations

우발적인 사고 accidental accident
우발적 범행 accidental/unplanned crime
우발적으로 발생하다 to occur accidentally
우발적 상황 unexpected situation
우발적 충돌 accidental collision

Common Phrases

우발적 살인

manslaughter (accidental killing)

우발적 행동

impulsive/accidental action

우발적 변수

accidental variable

Often Confused With

우발적 vs 의도적

의도적 (intentional) is the opposite of 우발적 (accidental).

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS reading passages about history, science, or psychology where unplanned events change outcomes.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '갑자기' (suddenly) as an adjective, but '우발적' is the formal term for 'accidental/sudden' as a descriptor.

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Memory Tip

U-bal (우발) sounds like 'Oops-bal'. Oops! It happened accidentally.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 偶發的 (accidental + occur + suffix).

Grammar Patterns

우발적인 + Noun 우발적으로 + Verb

Quick Quiz

경찰 조사 결과, 이번 사건은 치밀하게 계획된 것이 아니라 ( ) 범행임이 밝혀졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 우발적

More law words

불가항력

B2

An event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled; force majeure or inevitability due to overwhelming power.

회부하다

B2

To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.

단서

B2

A clue, lead, or piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, mystery, or crime. It can also refer to a proviso or condition in a contract.

구속력

B2

The legal or official power to influence or control someone or something because of a law, rule, or agreement. It refers to the mandatory nature of a regulation.

명문화하다

B2

To stipulate or codify something in writing, especially in a law, contract, or official regulation, to make it clear and binding.

귀속

B2

The state of belonging to or being attributed to a specific person, group, or entity, especially regarding rights, property, or identity.

자의적

B2

Based on one's own will or random choice, rather than on a system, reason, or objective standard; arbitrary.

지적재산

B2

Refers to creations of the intellect for which a monopoly is assigned to designated owners by law, such as inventions, literary works, and designs.

박탈하다

B2

To forcibly take away a right, status, or property from someone. It is often used in legal or human rights contexts.

지식재산

B2

Intangible creations of the human intellect, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce, which are protected by law.

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