tềnh toàng

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Careless, slapdash, or sloppy: Describes a person who does things in a hasty, thoughtless, or negligent manner, without care or attention to detail. It implies a lack of seriousness and dedication.
   • Half-hearted or unenthusiastic: Refers to an attitude of not putting one's heart into any task or activity, showing little interest or commitment.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Làm việc gì cũng tềnh toàng thì không bao giờ thành công được. (If you do everything in a slapdash manner, you will never succeed.)
  • Nó có thái độ tềnh toàng với việc học hành. (He has a half-hearted attitude towards his studies.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is considered colloquial and can carry a mildly vulgar or critical tone, often used to express disapproval of someone's lazy or irresponsible attitude.

Synonyms

• Negligent: Failing to take proper care.
• Perfunctory: Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
• Lackadaisical: Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

Related Idioms

• Làm việc tềnh toàng: To work in a careless, slapdash way.
  • Bị khiển trách vì làm việc tềnh toàng. (Reprimanded for working in a sloppy manner.)