angry response

[ˈæŋɡri rɪˈspɒns]
nounpl: angry responses
resposta furiosa
1. A reply or reaction to something that is expressed with anger, irritation, or hostility
His angry response to the criticism was completely uncalled for.
Sua resposta furiosa à crítica foi completamente injustificada.
2. A sharp or hostile reply given in reaction to provocation or disagreement
The manager's angry response silenced everyone in the meeting.
A resposta furiosa do gerente silenciou todos na reunião.
In Brazilian culture, direct and emotional communication is often more accepted than in Anglo-Saxon contexts. An 'angry response' (resposta furiosa) might be seen as a natural expression of passion rather than purely negative behavior. In American corporate culture, it's typically viewed as unprofessional, whereas in Brazil it may be contextualized as a sign of caring or engagement in the matter.
NYC Slang
salty response, heated comeback
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hostile replysharp retortfurious reactionwrathful answerirate comeback
Antonyms / Antônimos
calm responsepolite replygentle answercomposed reactionmeasured response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta furiosa
Standard and most commonly used across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta brava
Alternative colloquial usage, slightly more casual
Rio de Janeiro
resposta de raiva
More direct and colloquial variant
Portugal
resposta irada
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Words

outburstconfrontationrebuketiradeindignation

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow one's top
see red
lose one's temper
give someone a piece of one's mind
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