Nuance Dictionary / Personality Traits
꼼꼼하다 kkom-kkom-ha-da
Meticulous, detail-oriented, and leaving no stone unturned
What does 꼼꼼하다 mean?
꼼꼼하다 (kkom-kkom-ha-da) means: Meticulous, detail-oriented, and leaving no stone unturned.
A '꼼꼼한' person double-checks their luggage three times before a trip and reads the entire terms and conditions before clicking 'Agree'. They are highly reliable workers, though sometimes tiring to live with.
Other sides of 꼼꼼하다
◆ workplace — Speakers use this to describe the careful, thorough handling of professional responsibilities, administrative plans, and reviews. It pairs with action verbs such as 처리하다, 준비하다, and 검토하다, as well as nouns like 검사와 계획. A two-turn dialogue shows a worker assuring someone that a critical task will be handled without mistakes.
In workplace settings, receiving a compliment for being 꼼꼼하다 often signals that one's attention to detail is valued, but it can also set a high standard of accountability for future tasks.
◆ personality — Speakers use this to describe an intrinsic personal trait of being thorough, calm, and leaving nothing to chance in everyday life. It frequently combines with words for personality, such as 성격, and appears in contexts describing how someone approaches routine tasks, household management, or careful planning. The recorded example sentences show it describing mothers keeping living spaces completely clean or individuals handling every daily matter with great care.
Describing someone as having a 꼼꼼한 성격 often carries a warm appreciation for their reliability, though in certain contexts it can lean toward an observation that someone is excessively focused on minor details.
◆ shopping — Speakers use this when evaluating options, checking details, and preparing plans thoroughly. It appears in contexts requiring care and attention to avoid mistakes. It frequently combines with words for examining, checking, and planning, such as 검사, 계획, 검토하다, 살펴보다, and 챙기다. In conversations regarding careful preparation, speakers use it to reassure others that tasks will be handled without gaps or oversights.
When applied to purchasing decisions, it can feel like patience and persistence rather than mere hesitation, suggesting someone who refuses to waste money or overlook a hidden flaw.
In workplace settings, receiving a compliment for being 꼼꼼하다 often signals that one's attention to detail is valued, but it can also set a high standard of accountability for future tasks.
◆ personality — Speakers use this to describe an intrinsic personal trait of being thorough, calm, and leaving nothing to chance in everyday life. It frequently combines with words for personality, such as 성격, and appears in contexts describing how someone approaches routine tasks, household management, or careful planning. The recorded example sentences show it describing mothers keeping living spaces completely clean or individuals handling every daily matter with great care.
Describing someone as having a 꼼꼼한 성격 often carries a warm appreciation for their reliability, though in certain contexts it can lean toward an observation that someone is excessively focused on minor details.
◆ shopping — Speakers use this when evaluating options, checking details, and preparing plans thoroughly. It appears in contexts requiring care and attention to avoid mistakes. It frequently combines with words for examining, checking, and planning, such as 검사, 계획, 검토하다, 살펴보다, and 챙기다. In conversations regarding careful preparation, speakers use it to reassure others that tasks will be handled without gaps or oversights.
When applied to purchasing decisions, it can feel like patience and persistence rather than mere hesitation, suggesting someone who refuses to waste money or overlook a hidden flaw.
How it's actually used
- 팀장님은 성격이 워낙 꼼꼼하셔서 서류에 오타 하나도 그냥 넘어가지 않으셔요.
timjangnimeun seonggyeogi wonak kkomgomhaseoseo seorureun ota hanado geunyang neomeogaji an-eusheoyo.
Our team leader has such a meticulous personality that she never lets even a single typo slide.
💡 Describes someone with high attention to detail in professional settings. - 여행 갈 때 일정을 꼼꼼하게 짜는 편이라서 계획대로 다 할 수 있어요.
yeohaeng gal tae iljeongeul kkomgomhage jjaneun pyeoniraseo gyehoekdaero da hal su isseoyo.
I tend to plan my trips meticulously, so I can usually do everything according to schedule.
💡 Used when preparing thoroughly for an event or trip. - 우리 팀장님은 일 처리가 워낙 꼼꼼해서 작은 실수도 그냥 넘어가는 법이 없다.
uri timjangnimeun il cheorigi wonak kkombomhaeseo jageun silsudo geunyang neomeoganeun beob-i eopda.
Our team leader handles work so meticulously that they never let even a small mistake slide.
💡 Use this to praise or describe someone's thorough work ethic.
Related words in Personality Traits
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