insufficient answer
[ɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt ˈæn.sər]
nounpl: insufficient answers
resposta insuficiente
1. An answer or response that does not adequately address a question, lacks necessary detail, or fails to meet required standards or expectations
The student's insufficient answer to the essay question resulted in a lower grade.
A resposta insuficiente do aluno para a pergunta de redação resultou em uma nota mais baixa.
2. A reply that provides incomplete information or fails to resolve the issue at hand
The company's insufficient answer regarding the product recall left customers unsatisfied.
A resposta insuficiente da empresa sobre o recall do produto deixou os clientes insatisfeitos.
In both Brazilian and American academic settings, 'insufficient answer' is a formal term commonly used in educational contexts, grading rubrics, and formal evaluations. In Brazil, it may also appear in professional and administrative contexts. The phrase carries a neutral, technical connotation in educational and professional environments but can imply disapproval depending on context.
NYC Slang
half-baked answer; weak sauce answer
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