Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thờ ơ

[tʰəː˨˩ ʔəː˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) indifferent; apathetic; lukewarm; detached; cold

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

thái độ lạnh lùng và thờ ơcold and indifferent attitude

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “thờ ơ” mean?

(adjective) indifferent; apathetic; lukewarm; detached; cold

Is “thờ ơ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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