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cold response

[/koʊld rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: cold responses
resposta fria
1. A reply or reaction that is distant, unfriendly, or lacking in warmth or enthusiasm
Her cold response to his proposal disappointed him greatly.
A resposta fria dela à sua proposta o decepcionou muito.
2. An indifferent or emotionally detached reaction to something
The audience gave a cold response to the comedian's jokes.
O público deu uma resposta fria aos piados do comediante.
NYC Slang
the brush-off
Synonyms
icy responsecool responsefrosty responsedistant responsecurt responseindifferent response
Antonyms
warm responseenthusiastic responsefriendly responsewelcoming responsecordial response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta fria
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta gelada
Alternative colloquial variation
São Paulo
resposta fria
Standard usage
Portugal
resposta fria
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the cold shoulder
a cold reception
leave someone out in the cold
pour cold water on something
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