xười

Một người đàn ông ăn mặc xười ngồi đọc sách trong công viên.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Sloppy, slovenly, or unkempt: Describes a person's appearance, dress, or general state as careless, untidy, or poorly maintained. It implies a lack of neatness and attention to personal presentation.
   • Neglected or shabby: Can describe the condition of an object or place that appears worn, poorly cared for, or in a state of disrepair.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta ăn mặc rất xười. (He dresses very sloppily.)
  • Căn phòng trông thật xười. (The room looks very unkempt.)
  • Bộ quần áo xười ấy không thích hợp cho cuộc họp. (That sloppy outfit is not suitable for the meeting.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "xười" is considered rare and literary in modern Vietnamese. It is more likely to be encountered in formal writing or descriptive literature than in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Xuề xòa (adj): Casual, easy-going, or not meticulous (often in a positive or neutral sense regarding appearance or attitude). This is a more common word with a related but distinct meaning.
  • Phong cách của cô ấy khá xuề xòa. (Her style is quite casual.)

Synonyms

• Untidy: Not neat or arranged in order.
• Slovenly: Messy and dirty in appearance.
• Shabby: In poor condition through long use or lack of care.

Related Idioms

• Ăn mặc xười: To be dressed in a slovenly manner. This is a direct and common collocation for the word.
  • Không nên ăn mặc xười khi đi phỏng vấn. (One should not dress sloppily when going to an interview.)