안 좋은데

not good, though

→ 안

phrase Uncommon #12,219

not good, though A colloquial expression combining 안 좋다 (“to be not good”) with -는데. It often softens a negative observation or leaves an implied concern or contrast, such as “This isn’t looking good” or “That’s not good, though.”

KO: 날씨가 안 좋은데 우산을 가져갈까요?

EN: The weather isn’t looking good—should we bring an umbrella?

얼굴이 안 좋은데 어디 아픈 거 아냐?

Your face doesn't look good. Are you sick or something?

— 장화, 홍련 (2003)

느낌이 안 좋은데 정말 안 좋아

I have a really bad feeling about this—really bad.

— 패신저 57 (1992)

기분이 안 좋은데 이유를 몰랐어

I was in a bad mood, but I didn't know why.

— 히든 (2005)

별로 맛이 안 좋은데.