This is the 6671st most frequent Korean word.
위축
"위축" means "shrinkage" or "contraction," often referring to feelings of intimidation, discouragement, or physical shrinking.
Here, '위축' describes the emotional response of feeling intimidated or less confident in an unfamiliar setting.
그녀는 새로운 환경에서 위축되는 느낌을 받았다.
She felt daunted in the new environment.
In this usage, '위축' refers to the diminishment of confidence due to an unsuccessful event.
기대했던 발표가 실패하자 그의 자신감은 위축되었다.
His confidence shrank after the presentation he anticipated failed.
Here, '위축' illustrates the reduction or contraction of activity in the retail sector due to external pressures.