도덕적 해이
Meaning: moral laxity; moral hazard; ethical negligence
What does 도덕적 해이 mean?
도덕적 해이 [dodeogjeog haei] is a noun meaning "moral laxity; moral hazard; ethical negligence". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 도덕적 해이 [dodeogjeog haei] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
이 사례는 공직자의 도덕적 해이가 어떤 결말을 초래하는지를 극명하게 보여준다.
This case vividly demonstrates what consequences a public official's moral laxity brings about.
How to Use 도덕적 해이 in Conversation
As a noun, 도덕적 해이 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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