Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Thoughtless / Inconsiderate: Describes a person who acts without consideration for the feelings, needs, or situations of others. It implies a lack of care or attention.
   • Carefree / Unconcerned: Describes a state of being free from worry or anxiety, often in a neutral or positive light, similar to being lighthearted.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta thật vô tâm khi quên sinh nhật của bạn gái. (He was so thoughtless to forget his girlfriend's birthday.)
  • Cô ấy sống một cuộc đời vô tâm, không lo nghĩ về ngày mai. (She lives a carefree life, not worrying about tomorrow.)

Advanced Usage

• The word can describe an action or behavior, not just a person's character.
  • Lời nói vô tâm của anh ấy làm cô tổn thương. (His careless remark hurt her.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sự vô tâm (n): The state or quality of being thoughtless or carefree; thoughtlessness.
  • Sự vô tâm của anh ấy là nguyên nhân của mọi tranh cãi. (His thoughtlessness is the cause of all the arguments.)

Synonyms

• Thoughtless: Lacking consideration for others.
• Inconsiderate: Not thoughtful of other people.
• Carefree: Free from anxiety or responsibility.
• Unmindful: Not conscious or aware.

Antonyms

• Chu đáo: Considerate, thoughtful.
• Quan tâm: Caring, concerned.
• Cẩn thận: Careful.

Related Idioms

• Vô tâm vô tính: To be completely indifferent and unfeeling.
  • Con người vô tâm vô tính thường rất cô độc. (A person who is completely indifferent is often very lonely.)