🌟 의외로 (意外 로)

  Adverb  

1. 예상하거나 생각한 것과는 다르게.

1. UNEXPECTEDLY: In the manner of being against one's expectation or thought.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 의외로 간단하다.
    It's surprisingly simple.
  • 의외로 단순하다.
    Unexpectedly simple.
  • 의외로 어렵다.
    It's surprisingly difficult.
  • 공부를 잘하기로 유명한 그가 이번 시험에서는 의외로 떨어져서 모두들 깜짝 놀랐다.
    Famous for his good work, he fell unexpectedly on this test and everyone was surprised.
  • 차가워 보였던 첫인상과는 달리 지내면 지낼수록 그는 의외로 따뜻하고 다정한 사람이었다.
    Unlike his first impression of being cold, he was unexpectedly warm and friendly.
  • 이 문제 어떻게 푸는 거야? 너무 어려워.
    How do you solve this problem? it's too hard.
    공식만 제대로 알면 의외로 쉬워.
    It's surprisingly easy knowing the formula properly.
Synonym 뜻밖에: 예상하거나 생각한 것과는 다르게.

🗣️ Pronunciation, Application: 의외로 (의ː외로) 의외로 (의ː웨로)
📚 Category: Emotion   Describing personality  


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