Walangasikaso (en. Lack of care)

/walaŋɡasiˈka.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack of attention or concern for a person or thing.
His lack of care for his health caused problems in his body.
Ang kanyang walangsikaso sa kalusugan ay nagdulot ng mga problema sa kanyang katawan.
Lack of appreciation of responsibilities or obligations.
His negligence of his duties at work resulted in his reprimand.
Ang walangsikaso sa kanyang mga tungkulin sa trabaho ay nagresulta sa kanyang pagkaka-reprimand.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'wala' meaning 'none' or 'no' and 'sikaso' meaning 'care' or 'attention'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no care
Does not show interest or concern.
walang pakialam

Related Words

care
The act of giving attention or concern to a person or thing.
sikaso
concern
The act of showing worry or care for the well-being of others.
malasakit

Slang Meanings

No concern
Because of his indifference, he didn't realize that I was already hurt.
Dahil sa walangasikaso niya, hindi niya naisip na nasaktan na ako.
Just ignoring
There's no ongoing communication because we are both indifferent.
Walang ongoing na communication kasi pareho kaming walangasikaso.
Just doing it haphazardly
Our group project is so neglected that we just feel rushed.
Sobrang walangasikaso ng group project namin, kaya parang nagmamadali na lang kami.