Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
정신이 없다 jeongsini eopda
The feeling of being so buried under sensory input or competing demands that your mental bandwidth has hit zero.
What does 정신이 없다 mean?
정신이 없다 (jeongsini eopda) means: The feeling of being so buried under sensory input or competing demands that your mental bandwidth has hit zero.
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How it's actually used
- 오늘 손님이 너무 몰려서 정신이 없었어.
oneul sonnimi neomu mollyeoseo jeongsini eopseosseo.
We had such a rush of customers today, my head was spinning.
💡 Highlights how the word is the go-to for service industry workers during a 'rush'. - 애 키우느라 정신이 없어서 연락을 못 했네.
ae kiuneura jeongsini eopseoseo yeollageul mot haenne.
I’ve been so overwhelmed with raising the kid, I couldn't reach out.
💡 Shows it’s used as a socially acceptable excuse for being 'out of touch' due to life's demands. - 이 동네는 사람이 너무 많아서 정신이 없어.
i dongneneun sarami neomu manaseo jeongsini eopseo.
This neighborhood is so crowded, it's sensory overload.
💡 Demonstrates the word's use for environments that are physically loud or chaotic.
Related words in Social Situations
직진 jik-jin주관적 ju-gwan-jeok중독 jung-dok중독성 jung-dok-seong코가 납작해지다 koga napjakhaejida