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Noun
- 1
excuse
The act of giving a justification to avoid unwanted things or hide the truth.
Korean definition: 하고 싶지 않은 일을 피하거나 사실을 감추려고 다른 일을 내세움.
He neglects caring for his family, using the excuse that he's very tired from work.
Over thirty, she used her age as an excuse to dump difficult tasks on her younger juniors.
- 2
excuse
The act of speaking in an evasive manner to avoid criticism for one's mistake.
Korean definition: 잘못에 대한 비난을 피하려고 이리저리 돌려 말하는 변명.
My friend kept making excuses and wouldn't tell me why he was late.
My husband, who regularly stays out overnight, is trying to slip by again today with an absurd excuse.