erroneous response

[ɪˈroʊniəs rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: erroneous responses
resposta errônea
1. An answer or reply that is incorrect, inaccurate, or based on a misunderstanding
The student gave an erroneous response to the math question on the exam.
O aluno deu uma resposta errônea à pergunta de matemática na prova.
2. A mistaken or false reaction or answer to a stimulus, question, or situation
The system generated an erroneous response due to a software bug.
O sistema gerou uma resposta errônea devido a um bug de software.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, identifying 'erroneous responses' is central to pedagogical assessment and feedback. In Brazil, distinguishing between 'resposta errônea' (more formal) and 'resposta errada' (colloquial) reflects educational formality levels, with schools preferring the former in official documentation.
NYC Slang
wrong answer, bum response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incorrect responsewrong answermistaken replyfalse responseinaccurate answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct responseaccurate answerright replytrue responseproper answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta errônea
Most common form in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
resposta errada
Colloquial alternative using 'errada' instead of 'errônea'
São Paulo
resposta incorreta
Formal variant preferred in academic contexts
Portugal
resposta errada
Portuguese European uses 'errada' more frequently than 'errônea'

Related Words

errormistakeinaccuracyfalsehoodmisunderstandingcorrection

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the mark
off the mark
barking up the wrong tree
responder ao lado (Portuguese idiom)
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