lơ là
[ləː˧˧ laː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) negligent
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong khi dịch bệnh bùng phát đợt mới mạnh mẽ ở các nước láng giềng với Việt Nam, nhiều nơi trong nước vẫn xuất hiện tâm lý chủ quan, lơ là.While the epidemic is surging with a strong new wave in countries neighouring Vietnam, over-confident and negligent thinking is appearing in many places in the country.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lơ là” mean?
(adjective) negligent
Is “lơ là” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.