vô lối
Definition
- Adjective:
- Unreasonable, illogical, or nonsensical: Describes an action, statement, or behavior that lacks reason, logic, or proper form. It implies a violation of common sense or accepted norms.
- Tactless, rude, or without manners: Can describe behavior that is socially inappropriate, impolite, or breaches decorum.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lý luận của anh ta hoàn toàn vô lối. (His argument is completely unreasonable.)
- Đừng có hành xử vô lối như vậy ở nơi công cộng. (Don't behave so rudely in public.)
- Đó là một yêu cầu vô lối. (That is a nonsensical request.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a stronger, more critical, or even vulgar connotation than milder synonyms like "vô lý" (illogical). It suggests something is not just illogical but also objectionable or offensive to propriety.
Variants and Related Words
Vô lý (adj): Illogical, irrational. A more neutral, less harsh term than "vô lối."
- Việc đó nghe có vẻ vô lý. (That sounds illogical.)
Bất lịch sự (adj): Impolite, discourteous. Focuses specifically on bad manners.
- Cắt ngang lời người khác là bất lịch sự. (Interrupting others is impolite.)
Synonyms
- Unreasonable: Not guided by or based on good sense.
- Illogical: Lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.
- Tactless: Having or showing a lack of adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
- Absurd: Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Related Idioms
Nói năng vô lối: To speak rudely or nonsensically.
- Anh ta say rượu và bắt đầu nói năng vô lối. (He was drunk and started talking nonsense/rudely.)
Cư xử vô lối: To behave in a rude or unreasonable manner.
- Cô ấy không thể chấp nhận được cách cư xử vô lối của họ. (She could not accept their rude behavior.)