1. A typical, standard, or unremarkable response to a question or statement
His ordinary answer to criticism was to ignore it completely.
Sua resposta comum à crítica era ignorá-la completamente.
2. A conventional or expected reply that lacks distinction or creativity
The teacher was not satisfied with the ordinary answers provided by the students.
A professora não ficou satisfeita com as respostas ordinárias fornecidas pelos alunos.