erratic reply
[/ɪˈrætɪk rɪˈplaɪ/]
noun phrasepl: erratic replies
resposta errática
1. an unpredictable, inconsistent, or unreliable response that lacks coherence or logical consistency
His erratic reply to the question left everyone confused about his true position.
Sua resposta errática à pergunta deixou todos confusos sobre sua posição real.
2. a response characterized by irregular patterns, sudden changes, or lack of order
The customer service representative gave an erratic reply that contradicted the company's policy.
O representante de atendimento ao cliente deu uma resposta errática que contradisse a política da empresa.
3. an answer that is unreliable or unpredictable in timing or content
We received an erratic reply to our email, sometimes arriving within minutes, sometimes after days.
Recebemos uma resposta errática ao nosso e-mail, às vezes chegando em minutos, às vezes depois de dias.
In Brazilian business culture, erratic replies are often viewed negatively and can damage professional credibility. In informal contexts, Brazilians may use colorful expressions like 'resposta sem pé nem cabeça' (literally: a reply without foot or head) to describe such incoherent responses. In American English, particularly in NYC, people might say something is 'sketchy' or 'all over the place' to convey similar skepticism about reliability.
NYC Slang
sketchy answer / all over the place response
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