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neutral response
[ˈnjuːtrəl rɪˈspɒns]
noun
pl: neutral responses
resposta neutra
1.
A reply or reaction that does not express support for or opposition to either side of a situation; a non-committal answer
The diplomat gave a neutral response to avoid offending either party.
O diplomata deu uma resposta neutra para evitar ofender qualquer uma das partes.
2.
A communication that maintains objectivity and does not reveal personal opinion or bias
The journalist maintained a neutral response when asked about the controversial topic.
O jornalista manteve uma resposta neutra quando perguntado sobre o tema controverso.
Synonyms
impartial response
unbiased response
objective response
non-committal reply
Antonyms
biased response
prejudiced response
partisan response
opinionated response
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resposta neutra
standard and widely used term
São Paulo
resposta neutra
common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
resposta neutra
standard usage, sometimes 'resposta imparcial' preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
sitting on the fence
playing it safe
not taking sides
keeping a straight face
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