lươm tươm

Một đứa trẻ mặc quần áo lươm tươm sau khi chơi đùa.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Slightly messy or unkempt: Describes a state of being somewhat untidy, disheveled, or not fully neat, often in appearance or arrangement. It implies a degree of messiness that is noticeable but not extreme.
   • Sloppy or careless: Can describe work or actions done in a somewhat negligent, hasty, or not thoroughly careful manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau trận mưa, tóc cô ấy trông hơi lươm tươm. (After the rain, her hair looked slightly messy.)
  • Căn phòng được dọn qua loa nên vẫn còn lươm tươm. (The room was cleaned hastily so it still looks somewhat untidy.)
  • Anh ấy làm bài tập một cách lươm tươm, đầy lỗi chính tả. (He did his homework in a sloppy manner, full of spelling mistakes.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a mild, somewhat colloquial tone and is used to criticize or point out a lack of neatness or care without being overly harsh.

Variants and Related Words

• Lươm bươm (adj): A near-synonymous variant, also meaning messy or unkempt.
  • Bộ quần áo lươm bươm không thích hợp cho cuộc họp. (The messy clothes are not suitable for the meeting.)

Synonyms

• Untidy: Not neat or orderly.
• Messy: In a state of disarray.
• Sloppy: Lacking care or neatness.
• Disheveled: (Of hair or appearance) untidy.

Antonyms

• Gọn gàng: Neat, tidy.
• Chỉn chu: Careful, meticulous.