opposing answer
[/əˈpoʊzɪŋ ˈænsər/]
nounpl: opposing answers
resposta contrária
1. A response or reply that contradicts, disagrees with, or presents an alternative viewpoint to a previous statement or question
When asked if the project was successful, the opposing answer from the critic was that it had failed to meet its objectives.
Quando perguntado se o projeto tinha sido bem-sucedido, a resposta contrária do crítico foi que ele não havia alcançado seus objetivos.
2. In debate or discussion, an answer that takes the opposite position or stance on an issue
The two candidates provided opposing answers regarding economic policy during the debate.
Os dois candidatos forneceram respostas contrárias sobre política econômica durante o debate.
3. A response that directly refutes or contradicts what was previously stated
His opposing answer to the proposal showed a fundamental disagreement with the approach.
Sua resposta contrária à proposta mostrou um desacordo fundamental com a abordagem.
The term 'opposing answer' is commonly used in academic, legal, and political discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, it frequently appears in formal debates, court proceedings, and educational settings. The phrase is neutral and objective, used to describe factual disagreement rather than personal conflict.
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