불만

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nounIntermediate
general

A complaint or dissatisfaction expressed about something.

고객의 불만 사항을 처리하세요.

Please handle the customer's complaints.

불만은 피드백의 일부일 수 있습니다.

Complaints can be part of feedback.

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Often used in formal or informal contexts to express dissatisfaction.

Collocations

불만 제기raise a complaint불만 처리handle a complaint불만 사항complaint

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Related Phrases

불만 제기phrase
to raise a complaint
불만 처리phrase
to handle a complaint

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

Use '불만' in both formal and informal contexts, but adjust tone accordingly.

Gold Rule

Complaint vs. Feedback

'불만' is more negative than '피드백' (feedback), which can be neutral or positive.

📖Word Origin

From 불 (not) + 만 (satisfaction), meaning 'not satisfied'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to express dissatisfaction.

Word Breakdown

not
prefix
+
satisfaction
root
한영사전