half-hearted responses
[/hæf ˈhɑːr.tɪd rɪˈspɑːn.sɪz/]
noun phrase
respostas sem entusiasmo / respostas mornasrespostas desinteressadas
1. Replies or answers given with little enthusiasm, effort, or genuine interest; lukewarm or unenthusiastic replies
His half-hearted responses to her questions made it clear he wasn't interested in the conversation.
Suas respostas sem entusiasmo às perguntas dela deixaram claro que ele não estava interessado na conversa.
2. Answers that lack commitment, conviction, or emotional investment
The team's half-hearted responses to the new project showed their lack of motivation.
As respostas desinteressadas do time ao novo projeto mostraram falta de motivação.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, half-hearted responses are generally perceived negatively in professional and personal contexts, indicating lack of respect, interest, or commitment. In Brazilian workplace culture, such responses might be interpreted as particularly dismissive, while in American contexts they may suggest disengagement or burnout.
NYC Slang
weak sauce responses / phoned-in answers
Related Idioms & Phrases
going through the motions
putting in minimal effort
not giving it your all
saying it without meaning it
respostas de boca para fora (Portuguese idiom)
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