외려 + contrary result ≈ 오히려
rather, on the contrary, instead
Example
친구를 도와주려다가 외려 일을 더 망쳤어요.
I tried to help my friend but made things even worse instead.
Word parts
A shortened form of 오히려 'rather'.
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외려 + contrary result ≈ 오히려
rather, on the contrary, instead
Example
친구를 도와주려다가 외려 일을 더 망쳤어요.
I tried to help my friend but made things even worse instead.
Word parts
A shortened form of 오히려 'rather'.
Related words