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TOPIK 4verb

꺼리다

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꺼려요 · 꺼렸어요 · 꺼릴 거예요 · 꺼리세요

to be reluctant, to avoid, to shy away from

Example

그는 사람들 앞에서 말하는 것을 꺼려요.

He's reluctant to speak in front of people.

Good to know

Usually -기를 꺼리다 or -는 것을 꺼리다: 대답하기를 꺼렸어요.