🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

과도한 보살핌

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gwadohan bosalhim

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Excessive Care/ɪkˈsɛsɪv kɛr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"식물에 대한 과도한 보살핌은 건강에 해를 끼쳤다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An overabundance of attention or concern given to someone or something.

    "Her excessive care for her plants resulted in them being overwatered and unhealthy."
  2. 2

    A situation where concern or attention is disproportionate to the actual need.

    "The excessive care shown by the parents hindered their child's independence."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'excessive' originates from the Latin 'excedere', meaning 'to go beyond', while 'care' comes from the Old English 'caru', meaning 'sorrow' or 'anxiety'. Over time, 'excessive care' has evolved to denote an overabundance of attention or concern, often leading to negative consequences.

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