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TOPIK 4noun

원망

wonmang

원망이 · 원망을

resentment, blame, grudge

Example

일이 잘못되어도 저는 아무도 원망하지 않아요.

Even if things go wrong, I don't blame anyone.

Word parts

원 grudge망 hope

Literally 'resentful longing' — wishing things had been otherwise.

Good to know

Often used toward people close to you or fate: 하늘을 원망하다 'to curse the heavens'.