tức mình
Definition
- Adjective:
- Annoyed with oneself / Self-irritated: A state of being irritated, vexed, or upset, often directed inwardly due to one's own actions, a situation one is involved in, or a perceived personal slight. It implies a frustrated, bothered feeling that is personally felt.
- Indignant / Resentful: Feeling anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment, often involving one's own pride or sense of justice.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tôi quên chìa khóa, thật là tức mình. (I forgot my keys, it's so annoying [with myself].)
- Cô ấy tức mình vì bị hiểu lầm. (She was resentful because she was misunderstood.)
- Anh ấy cảm thấy tức mình khi thua một đối thủ yếu hơn. (He felt vexed [with himself] after losing to a weaker opponent.)
Advanced Usage
- The feeling of "tức mình" often combines anger and helplessness. It is frequently used when one is angry at a situation but also partly blames oneself or feels one's dignity has been wounded.
- It can describe a simmering, internal frustration that may not be immediately expressed outwardly.
Variants and Related Words
Tức (adj): angry, mad. A more general term for anger.
- Anh ấy tức giận. (He is angry.)
Tức tối (adj): furious, seething with anger. Stronger than "tức mình".
- Bà ấy tức tối bỏ đi. (She left in a fury.)
Synonyms
- Vexed: annoyed, frustrated, especially by something perceived as unreasonable.
- Irritated with oneself: feeling annoyance directed at one's own actions or situation.
- Indignant: feeling anger at unfair treatment.
- Aggrieved: feeling resentment at having been treated unfairly.
Related Idioms
Tức mình vì bực: An intensified phrase meaning "angry and bothered," emphasizing the state of irritation.
- Cứ nhắc đến chuyện đó là ông ấy tức mình vì bực. (Whenever that matter is mentioned, he gets really worked up and irritated.)
Tức anh ách: (Colloquial) To be bursting with anger, to be choked with fury.
- Nghe tin đó, cô ấy tức anh ách. (Hearing that news, she was fuming.)