Korean Dictionary
How to say "No Sense" in Korean
“No Sense” in Korean is 눈치없다 (pronounced "nunchi eobda").
눈치없다
nunchi eobda
Usage & Context
Describing someone who lacks social awareness or cannot read the room. An important concept in Korean culture where understanding social cues is valued.
Example Sentence
그 사람 진짜 눈치없어.
That person really has no sense of the room.
How to use 눈치없다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “No Sense” is 눈치없다, romanized as nunchi eobda.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 눈치없다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '눈치' as 'noon-chee', where 'noon' rhymes with 'moon' and 'chee' sounds like 'cheese' without the 's' sound. '없다' is 'eob-da', with 'eob' sounding like 'up' but with a softer 'u' and 'da' like 'dad' without the final 'd'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
눈치 없습니다
nunchi eopseumnida
Formal polite form, used in very respectful or official contexts.
Casual (반말)
눈치 없어
nunchi eopseo
Casual polite form, commonly used with friends or people of similar age/status.
More Example Sentences
Colleagues gossiping about a coworker who isn't picking up on social cues.
팀장님 지금 기분 안 좋으신데, 저렇게 눈치없이 행동하면 어떡해?
The team leader is in a bad mood right now, what if he acts so cluelessly?
Someone apologizing after realizing they might have offended or inconvenienced another person.
아, 내가 너무 눈치없게 말했나? 미안해.
Oh, did I say something without thinking? I'm sorry.
Friends complaining about a mutual friend's lack of social awareness.
걔는 진짜 눈치 없어. 분위기 파악을 전혀 못 해.
That person really has no sense. They can't read the room at all.
Cultural Context
`Nunchi` (눈치) is a crucial concept in Korean culture, referring to the subtle art of understanding social cues and the unspoken feelings of others. To be `nunchi eobda` (눈치없다) means to lack this social intelligence, often leading to awkward situations or offending others unintentionally. It's a significant criticism, as harmony and consideration for group dynamics are highly valued. K-dramas often feature characters who are either masters of `nunchi` or hilariously `nunchi eobda`.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 눈치없다 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
진짜 눈치 없어.
You really have no sense (of the room).
눈치 좀 챙겨!
Get some sense! (Be more aware!)
눈치 없는 소리 하지 마.
Don't say something so clueless.
Related Expressions
눈치 빠르다
nunchi ppareuda
to be quick-witted, to have good nunchi
분위기 파악 못 하다
bunwigi paak mot hada
to not be able to read the atmosphere/room
사회성 없다
sahoe-seong eobda
to lack social skills
눈치 있다
nunchi itda
to have good nunchi, to be perceptive
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