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reply after reflection

[rɪˈplaɪ ˈæftər rɪˈflɛkʃən]
noun/verb phrase
resposta após reflexão
1. A response given after careful consideration or thought, rather than immediately or impulsively
He gave a reply after reflection on the difficult question posed by the interviewer.
Ele deu uma resposta após reflexão sobre a pergunta difícil feita pelo entrevistador.
2. A deliberate or measured response that follows a period of contemplation
After a moment of silence, she offered a reply after reflection that showed her wisdom.
Após um momento de silêncio, ela ofereceu uma resposta após reflexão que demonstrou sua sabedoria.
Synonyms
considered responsethoughtful replydeliberate answermeasured responseresposta ponderadaresposta bem pensada
Antonyms
impulsive replyimmediate responseoff-the-cuff answerresposta impulsivaresposta imediata

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta após reflexão
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
resposta após reflexão
Commonly used in business and academic settings
Portugal
resposta após reflexão
Standard formal usage, sometimes shortened to 'resposta ponderada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a moment to think
give it some thought
sleep on it
think things over
levar um tempo para pensar
dar uma resposta pensada
deixar para pensar melhor
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