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genuine reply

[dʒɛnjuːɪn rɪˈplaɪ]
nounpl: genuine replies
resposta genuína
1. An authentic, honest, and sincere response to a question or statement
After weeks of evasion, he finally gave a genuine reply to the journalist's question.
Após semanas de evasão, ele finalmente deu uma resposta genuína à pergunta do jornalista.
2. A reply that reflects true feelings or intentions without deception
We appreciated her genuine reply about the project's challenges.
Apreciamos sua resposta genuína sobre os desafios do projeto.
NYC Slang
real answer / straight-up response
Synonyms
honest replysincere responseauthentic answertruthful responsecandid reply
Antonyms
false replydeceptive responseinsincere answerevasive replydishonest response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta genuína
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta genuína
Common business and formal contexts
Portugal
resposta genuína
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

straight from the heart
no beating around the bush
call a spade a spade
the honest truth
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