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formulaic response

[fɔːr'mjuːleɪɪk rɪ'spɑːns]
nounpl: formulaic responses
resposta formulaica
1. A standardized, templated, or conventional answer that follows a predictable pattern and lacks originality or personalization
When asked about his feelings, he gave a formulaic response about being grateful for the opportunity.
Quando perguntado sobre seus sentimentos, ele deu uma resposta formulaica sobre estar grato pela oportunidade.
2. An automatic or mechanical reply that shows little thought or customization to the specific situation
The customer service representative's formulaic response did not address the customer's specific complaint.
A resposta formulaica do representante de atendimento ao cliente não abordou a reclamação específica do cliente.
NYC Slang
cookie-cutter answer
Synonyms
stock responsecanned responseboilerplate answertemplate responserote answergeneric reply
Antonyms
original responsegenuine replypersonalized answerthoughtful responsesincere reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta formulaica
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta padrão
more commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
resposta estereotipada
emphasizes the stereotypical nature of the response

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
paint by numbers
going through the motions
robot-like response
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