reação contida
[ʁe.a.ˈsɐ̃w ˈkõ.tʃi.dɐ]
nounfemininepl: reações contidas
restrained reaction; muted response
1. A reaction or response that is controlled, suppressed, or held back; an emotional or verbal response that lacks full expression
His contained reaction to the news surprised everyone who expected him to be upset.
Sua reação contida à notícia surpreendeu todos que esperavam que ele ficasse chateado.
2. A subdued or measured response to a stimulus, situation, or provocation
Despite the insult, she gave only a contained reaction.
Apesar do insulto, ela teve apenas uma reação contida.
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