vô lễ

[vo˧˧ le˦ˀ˥]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) impolite or even insolent, especially with elder persons

Adjective

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

Examples

Mới rồi ăn nói vô lễ, thật lỗ mãng quá.I just spoke insolently, so hot-headed of me.

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 “vô lễ” mean?

(adjective) impolite or even insolent, especially with elder persons

Is “vô lễ” formal or informal?

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