uể oải
Definition
Tính từ (Adjective): 1. Sluggish, Lethargic: Describes a state of physical or mental weariness, resulting in slow, heavy, and unenergetic movement or action. 2. Listless, Apathetic: Describes a lack of enthusiasm, interest, or vigor in performing an activity, often due to tiredness or disinterest.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau chuyến bay dài, cô ấy cảm thấy rất uể oải. (After the long flight, she felt very sluggish.)
- Anh ấy trả lời bằng một giọng nói uể oải. (He answered in a listless voice.)
- Học sinh bước vào lớp với vẻ mặt uể oải. (The students entered the classroom with a lethargic expression.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "uể oải" is often used to describe not just physical tiredness but also a reluctant, disengaged attitude. It implies a visible lack of vitality.
- It can modify actions (e.g., ), movement (e.g., ), or even speech and demeanor (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Sluggish: Slow-moving or inactive.
- Lethargic: Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
- Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
- Weary: Feeling or showing tiredness.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Làm việc uể oải: To work in a sluggish, half-hearted manner.
- Không ngủ đủ giấc khiến anh ta làm việc uể oải cả ngày. (Lack of sleep made him work sluggishly all day.)
- Giọng nói uể oải: A listless, tired-sounding voice.
- Cậu bé kể câu chuyện bằng một giọng nói uể oải. (The boy told the story in a listless voice.)
adj
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slack, sluggish
