poor response
[/pʊr rɪˈspɑːns/]
noun phrasepl: poor responses
má resposta
1. An inadequate, unsatisfactory, or weak reply or reaction to something
The government's poor response to the crisis disappointed many citizens.
A má resposta do governo à crise decepcionou muitos cidadãos.
2. In medical/scientific contexts, insufficient reaction to treatment or stimuli
The patient showed a poor response to the medication.
O paciente apresentou uma má resposta à medicação.
3. A lacking or minimal answer to a question or prompt
His poor response to the interview questions cost him the job.
Sua má resposta às perguntas da entrevista lhe custou o emprego.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'poor response' is used to evaluate performance, effectiveness, and accountability. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions of government action, healthcare services, and customer service. In the USA, it's commonly applied in medical/pharmaceutical contexts and business evaluations. The phrase carries a critical tone suggesting disappointment or failure to meet expectations.
NYC Slang
weak sauce / that ain't it
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →