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bực bội

irritated; annoyed; frustrated; vexed; exasperated; disgruntled; irritated and restless

  • tính từ adjective

Usage note

Mainly describes an internal mood or visible demeanor (restlessness, agitation, boiling annoyance) rather than a direct action. Prefer tức or tức giận when focusing on active anger directed at a specific trigger or person.

For a physical state of stuffy, suffocating discomfort—like hot weather or an unventilated room—use bực mình or oi bức instead. Frequently pairs with appearance terms to form vẻ bực bội (an annoyed look/demeanor) or mặt bực bội (a frustrated face).

Examples

  • Rồi nó đi tới đi lui quanh nhà, hai tay chốc chốc đấm vào nhau, vẻ bực bội lắm.

    Then he paced back and forth around the house, occasionally pounding his fists together, looking extremely frustrated.