Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Indifferent, apathetic: Showing a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm; characterized by emotional detachment or coolness.
   • Neglectful, inattentive: Failing to give proper care or attention; being careless or remiss.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta có thái độ hờ hững với công việc. (He has an indifferent attitude toward his work.)
  • Cô ấy cảm thấy buồn vì sự đón tiếp hờ hững của họ. (She felt sad because of their cool reception.)
  • Đừng hờ hững với những người thân yêu của bạn. (Don't be neglectful of your loved ones.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "hờ hững" often describes an emotional state or demeanor that is passively cold, rather than actively hostile. It implies a distance or lack of warmth in relationships or responsibilities.

Variants and Related Words

• Hững hờ (adj): A variant form with the same meaning of indifference or cool detachment.
  • Một cái nhìn hững hờ. (An indifferent glance.)

Synonyms

• Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
• Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Nonchalant: Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
• Neglectful: Not giving proper care or attention.

Antonyms

• Quan tâm: Caring, concerned.
• Nhiệt tình: Enthusiastic, ardent.
• Chú ý: Attentive, heedful.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Lòng hờ hững: An indifferent heart; a state of emotional coolness.
  • Trách lòng hờ hững với lòng. (To blame one indifferent heart toward another.)

1. Indifferent, cool
   • Sự tiếp đón hờ hững
     A cool reception