Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gloomy" in Korean
“Gloomy” in Korean is 우중충하다 (pronounced "Ujungchunghada").
우중충하다
Ujungchunghada
Usage & Context
Describes a dark, heavy mood often tied to weather or circumstances. Koreans frequently use weather metaphors to express emotional states. 우중충한 날씨 (gloomy weather) is blamed for low moods in everyday Korean conversation.
Example Sentence
날씨가 우중충해서 기분도 우중충해요.
The gloomy weather makes my mood gloomy too.
How to use 우중충하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gloomy” is 우중충하다, romanized as Ujungchunghada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
우 (U) sounds like 'oo' in 'moon'. 중 (jung) sounds like 'joong' in 'joong-ang'. 충 (chung) sounds like 'choong' in 'choong-mu'. 하 (ha) is like 'ha' in 'haha'. 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. The '중충' part has a slightly heavy, drawn-out feel.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
우중충합니다
Ujungchunghamnida
Standard formal ending for descriptive verbs.
Casual (반말)
우중충해
Ujungchunghae
Standard casual ending for descriptive verbs.
More Example Sentences
Describing the weather before rain.
비가 오려고 하는지 하늘이 온통 우중충해요.
The sky is all gloomy, looks like it's going to rain.
Describing a dark, uninviting room.
그의 방은 창문이 없어 항상 우중충한 느낌이 들어요.
His room has no windows, so it always feels gloomy.
Commenting on a depressed economic situation.
요즘 경기가 우중충해서 다들 힘들어해요.
The economy is gloomy these days, so everyone is having a hard time.
Cultural Context
우중충하다 is most commonly used to describe gloomy weather (overcast, cloudy, about to rain) but extends metaphorically to describe a gloomy mood, atmosphere, or even economic conditions. Koreans often link their mood directly to the weather, so saying '날씨가 우중충해서 기분도 우중충해요' (The gloomy weather makes my mood gloomy too) is a very common and relatable expression. It implies a dull, heavy, and somewhat depressing state.
Editorial note
We review entries like 우중충하다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
우중충한 날씨
Gloomy weather
우중충한 기분
Gloomy mood
우중충한 분위기
Gloomy atmosphere
Related Expressions
흐리다
Heurida
Cloudy, overcast (often used for weather)
침침하다
Chimchimhada
Dim, gloomy (often refers to light or vision)
칙칙하다
Chikchikhada
Dull, drab, gloomy (often refers to color or atmosphere)
화창하다
Hwachanghada
Sunny, clear (antonym for weather)
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