🌟 경계심 (警戒心)

Noun  

1. 남을 의심하거나 사고 또는 위험이 일어나지 않도록 조심하는 마음.

1. WARINESS: A state of mind where he or she is careful to prevent an accident or danger, or being suspicious of others.

🗣️ Usage Example:
  • 경계심이 강하다.
    Very alert.
  • 경계심이 고조되다.
    The alert is heightened.
  • 경계심을 감추다.
    Hide one's vigilance.
  • 경계심을 늦추다.
    Relax one's guard.
  • 경계심을 드러내다.
    Show one's vigilance.
  • 경계심을 버리다.
    Cast off one's guard.
  • 경계심을 풀다.
    Relax one's guard down.
  • 경계심을 품다.
    Be wary.
  • 어린아이가 낯선 사람에게 경계심을 보이면서 무서워했다.
    The child was afraid, wary of strangers.
  • 어미 개는 사람들이 새끼에게 다가오자 경계심을 드러내며 으르렁댔다.
    The mother dog growled out of vigilance as people approached her cub.
  • 지수는 타인에 대한 경계심이 많은 것 같아.
    Jisoo seems to be very wary of others.
    응, 웬만큼 친해지지 않으면 자기 속내를 잘 드러내지 않더라.
    Yeah, he doesn't reveal his innermost feelings unless he's as close as he is.
Synonym 경각심(警覺心): 정신을 차리고 주의하며 경계하는 마음.

🗣️ Pronunciation, Application: 경계심 (경ː계심) 경계심 (경ː게심)

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