disinterested response
[dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd rɪˈspɒns]
noun phrasepl: disinterested responses
resposta desinteressada
1. A reply or reaction that is impartial, objective, and free from personal bias, financial interest, or emotional involvement
The judge gave a disinterested response to both parties' arguments, considering only the facts of the case.
O juiz deu uma resposta desinteressada aos argumentos de ambas as partes, considerando apenas os fatos do caso.
2. An answer or reaction characterized by lack of enthusiasm or concern; indifferent or unconcerned
When asked about the policy change, she offered only a disinterested response.
Quando perguntada sobre a mudança de política, ela ofereceu apenas uma resposta desinteressada.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, a 'disinterested response' is highly valued in professional, legal, and academic settings where objectivity is paramount. The term emphasizes the absence of personal stakes or bias, making it particularly important in judicial decisions, scientific peer review, and editorial positions. In Brazilian Portuguese, this concept aligns with values of fairness (justiça) and impartiality in institutional contexts.
NYC Slang
straight-up response, keeping it real, no-BS answer
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