B1 verb Formal

결여되다

[kjʌɾjʌdʷeda]

To lack a necessary quality, component, or element. It is often used for abstract qualities like sincerity or common sense.

Examples

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1

이 음식은 비타민이 결여되어 있다.

This food lacks vitamins.

2

정부의 대책은 구체성이 결여되어 있다는 비판을 받았다.

The government's measures were criticized for lacking specificity.

3

걔는 예의가 좀 결여된 것 같아.

I think he lacks some manners.

Word Family

Noun
결여
Verb
결여되다
Adjective
결여된
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Memory Tip

Kyeol-yeo: Think of 'Kyeol' (Defect) + 'Yeo' (Zero). Zero quality, like a defect.

Quick Quiz

진정성이 ____ 된 사과는 상대방의 마음을 움직일 수 없다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결여

Examples

1

이 음식은 비타민이 결여되어 있다.

everyday

This food lacks vitamins.

2

정부의 대책은 구체성이 결여되어 있다는 비판을 받았다.

formal

The government's measures were criticized for lacking specificity.

3

걔는 예의가 좀 결여된 것 같아.

informal

I think he lacks some manners.

4

현대 사회는 인간미가 결여된 경쟁 사회로 변하고 있다.

academic

Modern society is changing into a competitive society lacking humanity.

5

이 보고서는 논리적 근거가 결여되어 보완이 필요합니다.

business

This report lacks logical grounds and needs supplementation.

Word Family

Noun
결여
Verb
결여되다
Adjective
결여된

Common Collocations

책임감이 결여되다 to lack responsibility
도덕성이 결여되다 to lack morality
일관성이 결여되다 to lack consistency
현실성이 결여되다 to lack realism
자신감이 결여되다 to lack confidence

Common Phrases

결여된 부분

lacking part

비타민 결여

vitamin deficiency

결여를 보완하다

to supplement what is lacking

Often Confused With

결여되다 vs 부족하다

부족하다 is general 'not enough', while 결여되다 is more formal and implies a total absence of a required trait.

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Usage Notes

A very useful word for IELTS Task 2 to critique opinions or systems.

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Common Mistakes

It is a passive form (~되다), so don't use it as '결여하다' in most cases.

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Memory Tip

Kyeol-yeo: Think of 'Kyeol' (Defect) + 'Yeo' (Zero). Zero quality, like a defect.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 缺 (to lack) + 如 (to be like).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 결여되다

Quick Quiz

진정성이 ____ 된 사과는 상대방의 마음을 움직일 수 없다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결여

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