mixed response
[/mɪkst rɪˈspɒns/]
nounpl: mixed responses
resposta mista
1. A reaction or feedback that contains both positive and negative elements; not entirely favorable or unfavorable
The new product received a mixed response from critics, with some praising its innovation while others criticized its high price.
O novo produto recebeu uma resposta mista dos críticos, com alguns elogiando sua inovação enquanto outros criticavam seu preço elevado.
2. Divided or varied opinions or reactions from different groups or individuals
The government's policy announcement got a mixed response from the public.
O anúncio da política do governo recebeu uma resposta mista do público.
3. Results or outcomes that are neither completely successful nor completely unsuccessful
The experimental treatment showed mixed responses in different patient groups.
O tratamento experimental mostrou respostas mistas em diferentes grupos de pacientes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'mixed response' is commonly used in media, business, and academic discourse to describe public reactions to new policies, products, cultural events, or political announcements. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in news reports (jornalismo) when describing public opinion polls or reactions to government initiatives. In the USA, it's standard terminology in marketing, entertainment reviews, and political commentary to indicate divided public opinion without committing to a definitive assessment.
NYC Slang
so-so response / 50-50 reaction
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