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박식하지 못한 사람

bak-sik-ha-ji mot-an saram
phrase★Intermediate— ignorant person
informal

A person who lacks knowledge or education, often in a general sense.

박식하지 못한 사람은 새로운 아이디어를 받아들이기 어렵다.

An ignorant person has difficulty accepting new ideas.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone who is uneducated or lacks broad knowledge.

Collocations

박식하다to be well-read무식하다to be ignorant

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

무식한 사람phrase
ignorant person
박식한 사람phrase
well-read person

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in informal or critical contexts to describe someone who lacks knowledge or education.

⚡Gold Rule

Tone

Be cautious when using this phrase as it can be perceived as insulting or judgmental.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '박식하다' (to be well-read) and '못하다' (to be unable to do something), forming a phrase that describes someone who lacks knowledge.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in a critical or judgmental way to describe someone who is uneducated or lacks broad knowledge. It can be considered somewhat harsh or derogatory in tone.

Word Breakdown

박식하다
to be well-read
root
+
못하다
to be unable to do something
suffix
+
사람
person
root
한영사전

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