irregular answer

[/ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈænsər/]
nounpl: irregular answers
resposta irregular
1. A response or reply that does not follow the expected, standard, or normal pattern; an atypical or unexpected answer
The student gave an irregular answer that didn't match any of the textbook definitions.
O aluno deu uma resposta irregular que não correspondia a nenhuma das definições do livro.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a response that fails to comply with procedural requirements or rules
The court rejected the irregular answer filed without proper documentation.
O tribunal rejeitou a resposta irregular apresentada sem documentação apropriada.
3. An answer that is inconsistent, contradictory, or deviates from established protocols
His irregular answers to the interview questions raised concerns about his credibility.
Suas respostas irregulares às perguntas da entrevista levantaram preocupações sobre sua credibilidade.
In Brazilian academic and legal contexts, 'resposta irregular' is frequently used to denote non-compliance with procedural or formatting requirements. In the United States, this term is more commonly used in legal proceedings and formal written communication, where it can have serious implications for case dismissals or document rejection.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall answer; weird response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unconventional answeratypical responsenon-standard replyunexpected answeranomalous response
Antonyms / Antônimos
regular answerstandard responseconventional replyexpected answerproper response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta irregular
Standard term used in legal, academic, and administrative contexts
São Paulo
resposta fora do padrão
Alternative phrasing more common in formal business communication
Rio de Janeiro
resposta destoante
Colloquial variation emphasizing deviation from the norm
Portugal
resposta irregular
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal and administrative usage

Related Words

irregularanomalydeviationnon-complianceirregularityinconsistency

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of left field
off the beaten path
against the grain
breaking the rules
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