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answer irrationally

[/ˈænsər ɪˈræʃənəli/]
verb phrase
responder irracionalmente
1. To respond to a question or statement in a way that lacks logic, reason, or consistency with facts
He chose to answer irrationally instead of providing evidence for his claims.
Ele optou por responder irracionalmente em vez de fornecer evidências para suas afirmações.
2. To give a reply driven by emotions, impulse, or prejudice rather than rational thought
When confronted with criticism, she tends to answer irrationally out of anger.
Quando confrontada com críticas, ela tende a responder irracionalmente por raiva.
NYC Slang
flip out with an answer / go off illogically
Synonyms
respond emotionallyreply illogicallyanswer unreasonablyrespond without thinking
Antonyms
answer logicallyrespond rationallyreply reasonablyanswer thoughtfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder irracionalmente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
responder de forma irracional
More formal variant commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
responder de forma irracional
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak from the heart rather than the mind
let emotions do the talking
answer from the gut
respond without rhyme or reason
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