Korean Dictionary
How to say "No Sense" in Korean
“No Sense” in Korean is 센스없다 (pronounced "senseu eobda").
센스없다
senseu eobda
Usage & Context
Describing someone who lacks style, taste, or social awareness. Used to criticize someone's fashion choices, humor, or social behavior.
Example Sentence
그 옷 센스없어.
That outfit has no style.
How to use 센스없다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “No Sense” is 센스없다, romanized as senseu 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 센스없다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '센스' as 'sen-seu', where 'sen' sounds like 'send' without the 'd', and 'seu' is like 'Sue' but with a tighter '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)
센스 없습니다
senseu eopseumnida
Formal polite form, used in very respectful or official contexts.
Casual (반말)
센스 없어
senseu eopseo
Casual polite form, commonly used with friends or people of similar age/status.
More Example Sentences
Friends discussing a gift choice, finding it lacking in thoughtfulness or style.
그 선물은 좀 센스없지 않아? 받는 사람이 안 좋아할 것 같은데.
Isn't that gift a bit tasteless? I don't think the recipient will like it.
Someone expressing discomfort with a friend's inappropriate humor.
아무리 친해도 그런 센스없는 농담은 좀 그래.
No matter how close we are, those tasteless jokes are a bit much.
Someone feeling self-conscious about their fashion choice.
오늘 입은 옷이 너무 센스없어 보여서 좀 후회돼.
I regret the outfit I wore today; it looks so unstylish.
Cultural Context
`센스없다` (senseu eobda) is a direct loanword from English 'sense' combined with '없다' (to not have). Unlike `눈치없다` which focuses on social awareness, `센스없다` is broader and can refer to a lack of good taste, style, wit, or general thoughtfulness in various situations. It can apply to fashion, gift-giving, humor, or even the way someone handles a situation. Having `센스` (sense) is highly valued, implying a person is stylish, witty, and thoughtful.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 센스없다 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 센스 없어.
You really have no sense (of style/wit).
센스 없는 선물.
A tasteless/unthoughtful gift.
센스 좀 키워!
Develop some sense! (Improve your taste/wit!)
Related Expressions
센스 있다
senseu itda
to have good sense, to be stylish/witty/thoughtful
패션 테러리스트
paesyeon tereoriseuteu
fashion terrorist (someone with terrible fashion sense)
눈치없다
nunchi eobda
to lack social awareness (related but distinct)
촌스럽다
chonseureopda
to be old-fashioned, tacky, rustic
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