no reply

[noʊ rɪˈplaɪ]
noun phrase
sem resposta
1. the absence of a response or answer to a message, question, or communication
I sent him three emails but got no reply.
Enviei três e-mails para ele, mas não recebi resposta.
2. a state of silence or lack of communication from someone
After her call, there was no reply from the other end.
Depois de sua ligação, não houve resposta do outro lado.
3. used to indicate that someone did not respond to a greeting or attempt at conversation
I said hello, but no reply came back.
Eu disse olá, mas não recebi resposta.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'no reply' is commonly used in digital communication scenarios (emails, messages, social media). In Brazil, prolonged 'no reply' to messages can be interpreted as intentional coldness or disinterest. The phrase is frequently used in business and personal communication to express frustration or concern about unacknowledged correspondence.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms / Sinônimos
no responsesilencelack of responseno answerunresponsiveness
Antonyms / Antônimos
replyresponseansweracknowledgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem resposta
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil (informal)
nenhuma resposta
slightly more emphatic alternative
Portugal
sem resposta
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal (formal)
ausência de resposta
more formal register

Related Words

replyresponsemessagecommunicationsilenceignoreacknowledge

Related Idioms & Phrases

radio silence
no word
leave someone hanging
get the silent treatment
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