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bland response

[/blænd rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: bland responses
resposta insossa
1. A reply or answer that lacks flavor, interest, excitement, or distinctive character; a dull or uninspiring reaction
The politician gave a bland response to the controversial question.
O político deu uma resposta insossa à pergunta controversa.
2. An answer that is vague, noncommittal, or emotionally flat
Her bland response suggested she was not interested in the proposal.
Sua resposta insossa sugeriu que ela não estava interessada na proposta.
NYC Slang
a boring/weak response; 'that's mid'
Synonyms
dull responseflat responseuninspiring replytepid answercolorless responselackluster reply
Antonyms
passionate responseengaging replyvibrant answercompelling responseenthusiastic reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta insossa
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta chata
Alternative colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
resposta sem-graça
Common colloquial alternative
Portugal
resposta insossa
Spelling variation in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

no meat on the bones
nothing to write home about
leaving much to be desired
neither here nor there
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