Definition

Adjective: - Perfunctory, careless, negligent: Describes performing a task or duty merely to get it done, without care, attention, or a sense of responsibility towards the quality or outcome.

Usage

The word tắc trách is used to criticize an attitude or manner of working. It implies a lack of conscientiousness and responsibility. It is often used to describe work, behavior, or a specific action.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta làm việc rất tắc trách. (He works very perfunctorily / in a very negligent manner.)
  • Thái độ tắc trách của nhân viên đó khiến khách hàng phàn nàn. (That employee's perfunctory attitude caused customer complaints.)
  • Đừng có tắc trách như vậy, hãy làm cho cẩn thận. (Don't be so careless like that, do it carefully.)

Advanced Usage

• Làm ăn tắc trách: To do business/work in a slapdash, negligent manner.
  • Công ty đó làm ăn tắc trách nên chẳng bao lâu đã phá sản. (That company operated in a negligent manner so it went bankrupt not long after.)

Variants and Related Words

• Qua loa (adj): Superficial, cursory. (Similar in meaning but can sometimes imply a lack of thoroughness rather than a lack of responsibility.)
• Cẩu thả (adj): Sloppy, slipshod. (Emphasizes carelessness and lack of neatness/precision.)
• Thiếu trách nhiệm (adj phrase): Irresponsible. (A more direct phrase meaning "lacking responsibility.")

Synonyms

• Perfunctory: Done as a duty or routine without real interest or care.
• Negligent: Failing to take proper care.
• Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
• Slipshod: Characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.

Antonyms

• Cẩn thận (adj): Careful, meticulous.
• Có trách nhiệm (adj phrase): Responsible.
• Chu đáo (adj): Thorough, thoughtful, conscientious.

adj

1. perfunctory
   • anh ta tắc trách quá
     He's very perfunctory in work