역기능
A negative function, dysfunction, or harmful side effect that a certain system or phenomenon produces.
Examples
3 of 5지나친 경쟁의 역기능으로 스트레스가 증가하고 있다.
Stress is increasing due to the negative function of excessive competition.
SNS의 역기능 중 하나는 가짜 뉴스의 확산이다.
One of the dysfunctions of SNS is the spread of fake news.
도시화의 역기능을 해결하기 위한 대책이 시급하다.
Measures to solve the dysfunctions of urbanization are urgent.
Word Family
Memory Tip
역 (reverse/anti) + 기능 (function) — an anti-function or broken function.
Quick Quiz
익명성은 표현의 자유를 보장하지만, 언어폭력과 같은 ( )도 존재한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 역기능
Examples
지나친 경쟁의 역기능으로 스트레스가 증가하고 있다.
academicStress is increasing due to the negative function of excessive competition.
SNS의 역기능 중 하나는 가짜 뉴스의 확산이다.
businessOne of the dysfunctions of SNS is the spread of fake news.
도시화의 역기능을 해결하기 위한 대책이 시급하다.
formalMeasures to solve the dysfunctions of urbanization are urgent.
이 제도는 의도와 달리 여러 역기능을 노출했다.
academicThis system exposed several dysfunctions contrary to its intention.
우리는 자본주의의 역기능을 보완해야 한다.
formalWe must supplement the negative functions of capitalism.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
역기능적 현상
dysfunctional phenomenon
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Essential paired word with '순기능' for balanced arguments in IELTS writing.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '역효과' (opposite effect/backfire). 역기능 is a broader term for systematic harm.
Memory Tip
역 (reverse/anti) + 기능 (function) — an anti-function or broken function.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 역 (reverse) + 기능 (function).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
익명성은 표현의 자유를 보장하지만, 언어폭력과 같은 ( )도 존재한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 역기능
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해결하다
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대안
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반영하다
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심각성
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개선하다
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지역사회
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분배하다
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양면성
B1The state of having two sides or aspects, often contrasting ones like pros and cons. It is a key term in discussing complex social issues.
절실하다
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