invalid answer

[/ɪnˈvælɪd ˈænsər/]
nounpl: invalid answers
resposta inválida
1. A response or reply that does not meet the required criteria, is incorrect, or fails to satisfy the conditions of a question or request
The system rejected the invalid answer and prompted the user to try again.
O sistema rejeitou a resposta inválida e pediu ao usuário para tentar novamente.
2. An answer that is logically unsound, factually incorrect, or improperly formatted
Entering text in a field that requires numbers will result in an invalid answer.
Inserir texto em um campo que requer números resultará em uma resposta inválida.
This term is predominantly used in technical, educational, and digital contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions, it is commonly encountered in online forms, quizzes, software applications, and automated systems. The phrase reflects the increasingly digital nature of communication and validation processes across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incorrect answerwrong answererroneous responseunacceptable answerimproper response
Antonyms / Antônimos
valid answercorrect answerproper responseacceptable answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta inválida
Standard term used in educational and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta inválida
Common in academic settings
São Paulo
resposta inválida
Widely used in technology and business sectors
Portugal
resposta inválida
Same terminology used, though often written as 'resposta não válida' in some formal contexts

Related Words

validationerror messageinput validationform submissionverification

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
try again
miss the mark
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