cold answer
[koʊld ˈænsər]
nounpl: cold answers
resposta fria
1. A reply that is distant, unfriendly, or lacking warmth and enthusiasm
When I asked him about the project, I received only a cold answer that left me uncertain about his true feelings.
Quando perguntei sobre o projeto, recebi apenas uma resposta fria que me deixou incerto sobre seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
2. A brief, curt response that shows indifference or deliberate emotional distance
Her cold answer to his marriage proposal devastated him completely.
Sua resposta fria ao pedido de casamento o devastou completamente.
3. A factual or clinical response without emotional engagement or personal connection
The doctor gave a cold answer about the diagnosis without offering any emotional support.
O médico deu uma resposta fria sobre o diagnóstico sem oferecer qualquer apoio emocional.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, a 'cold answer' signifies social discomfort or deliberate emotional withdrawal. In Brazilian culture, this is often considered quite offensive as Brazilians typically value warmth and personal connection in interactions. In the USA, it might be seen as professional distance or deliberate coolness. The phrase is commonly used in romantic contexts to describe rejection.
NYC Slang
dead response or brushoff
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