Vocabulary

이성적이다

rational, level-headed

Meaning

이성적이다 — Describes a person who relies on reason rather than emotion when making judgments.

Why this form?

논리적이다 (“logical”) focuses on consistent reasoning; 이성적이다 (“rational”) on an attitude guided by reason.

Examples

지금까지 가장 이성적이었던 사람은 태형이었다. — So far, Taehyung had been the most rational person.

감정적이지 말고 이성적으로 생각해 봐요. — Try thinking rationally rather than emotionally.

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