Korean Dictionary
How to say “Horrified” in Korean
경악하다
Gyeongakhada
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Usage & Context
Describes extreme shock and revulsion triggered by something deeply disturbing. Stronger than 충격 (shock) — implies moral horror. Korean news uses this when describing public reactions to egregious crimes or disasters.
Example Sentence
그 끔찍한 사건을 보고 모두가 경악했어요.
Everyone was horrified by that terrible incident.
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