첨예해요 · 첨예했어요 · 첨예한 (+noun)
sharp, acute, intense (conflict, debate)
Example
이 문제를 두고 두 나라의 의견이 첨예하게 대립하고 있어요.
The two countries are sharply divided over this issue.
Word parts
첨 pointed+예 sharp
Literally 'pointed and sharp' — used for conflicts, not objects.
Good to know
The classic phrase is 첨예하게 대립하다 'to be sharply opposed'.
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