incomplete reply

[ɪnˌkɒmpliːt rɪˈplaɪ]
nounpl: incomplete replies
resposta incompleta
1. A response or answer that does not fully address the question or provide all necessary information
The customer service representative gave an incomplete reply to my question about the warranty.
O representante de atendimento ao cliente deu uma resposta incompleta à minha pergunta sobre a garantia.
2. A message or communication that is unfinished or lacks essential details
I received an incomplete reply from the email, so I had to ask for clarification.
Recebi uma resposta incompleta do e-mail, então tive que pedir esclarecimentos.
In Brazilian business culture, incomplete replies can be seen as unprofessional and may lead to miscommunication. Companies often emphasize the importance of thorough responses in customer service training. In the US, incomplete replies in professional settings may prompt follow-up emails or phone calls to ensure full understanding.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
partial answerunfinished responseinsufficient replyfragmentary answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete replycomprehensive answerfull responsethorough reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta incompleta
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta incompleta / resposta parcial
Both terms are commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta incompleta
Preferred in formal and informal settings
Portugal
resposta incompleta
Same term used, though 'resposta parcial' may also be used in technical contexts

Related Words

incompletereplyresponseanswerclarificationunfinished

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone hanging
beat around the bush
give someone the runaround
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