🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

감정적 장벽

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gamjeongjeok jangbyeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Emotional Barrier/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl ˈbær.i.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀의 감정적 장벽은 다른 사람들과의 연결을 방해합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A psychological obstacle that prevents an individual from expressing or processing their emotions effectively.

    "Her emotional barrier made it difficult for her to connect with others."
  2. 2

    An impediment to emotional communication or understanding between individuals.

    "The emotional barriers between them hindered their relationship."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'emotional' derives from the Latin 'emotio', meaning 'a moving out', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the 14th century. 'Barrier' comes from the Old French 'barriere', meaning 'a fence or obstacle', which has been used in English since the 14th century to denote any obstruction.

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