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tact; sense; wits

Noun

  1. 1

    tact; sense; wits

    An ability to understand and know someone's mind or situation even though they have said nothing.

    Korean definition: 상대가 말하지 않아도 그 사람의 마음이나 일의 상황을 이해하고 아는 능력.

    • I'm rather slow on the uptake, so I'd keep talking without realizing the other person was in a bad mood.

    • Though young, the child was quite perceptive and sang and danced to liven up the mood.

  2. 2

    sign; look; face

    One's attitude or facial expression that lets others guess one's real intention or situation.

    Korean definition: 속마음이나 상황을 짐작하게 하는 태도나 표정.

    • When I suggested resting at home this holiday, my wife looked very displeased.

    • She complained at first, but these days Yumin didn't seem to dislike doing this work.