bigoted response

[ˈbɪɡətəd rɪˈspɒns]
noun phrasepl: bigoted responses
resposta preconceituosa
1. A reply or reaction that reflects intolerance, prejudice, or narrow-mindedness toward people based on their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics
His bigoted response to the immigration debate offended many listeners.
Sua resposta preconceituosa ao debate sobre imigração ofendeu muitos ouvintes.
2. An answer that demonstrates stubborn adherence to one's own opinions and contempt for differing viewpoints
The politician's bigoted response showed a complete lack of empathy for marginalized communities.
A resposta preconceituosa do político mostrou uma falta completa de empatia pelas comunidades marginalizadas.
In contemporary Brazilian and American discourse, calling someone's response 'bigoted' is considered a serious criticism, often used in social, political, and digital contexts to call out intolerance. This term has gained prominence with increased discussions around diversity, inclusion, and social justice. In both cultures, accusing someone of bigotry carries significant social weight and is typically reserved for responses that clearly demonstrate prejudice rather than mere disagreement.
NYC Slang
hateful take / close-minded response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prejudiced responseintolerant responsediscriminatory responsenarrow-minded responsehateful response
Antonyms / Antônimos
tolerant responseinclusive responseopen-minded responseempathetic responserespectful response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta preconceituosa
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta preconceituosa / resposta intolerante
Both terms are used interchangeably in urban areas
São Paulo
resposta preconceituosa
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
resposta preconceituosa / resposta intolerante
Portuguese speakers use similar terminology; 'intolerante' may be slightly more frequent

Related Words

bigotryprejudicediscriminationintolerancestereotypebiasnarrow-mindedness

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak from ignorance
show one's true colors
wear one's prejudice on one's sleeve
put one's foot in one's mouth
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