🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

비틀린

Pronunciation / Transliteration: biteullin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Thrawn/θrɔːn/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 비틀린 태도는 협력을 어렵게 만들었다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by a stubborn or contrary disposition.

    "Despite the team's efforts to persuade him, his thrawn attitude led to a stalemate in negotiations."
  2. 2

    Twisted or contorted in shape or form.

    "The thrawn branches of the old tree created an eerie silhouette against the moonlight."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'thrawn' is derived from Scots, where it means 'twisted' or 'crooked'. It has been used in English literature since the 19th century, particularly in the works of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, to describe a person who is obstinate or contrary in nature.

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