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독선적

dokseonjeok [독썬적]

독선적인 (+noun) · 독선적이에요 · 독선적으로

self-righteous, dogmatic

Example

팀장님이 너무 독선적이라서 팀원들이 힘들어해요.

The team leader is so self-righteous that the team members are struggling.

Word parts

독 alone선 good적 -ic

Literally 'only I am good' — ignoring others' views.