vô tâm
Definition
- 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.)