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reply thoughtlessly
[rɪˈplaɪ ˈθɔːtləsli]
verb phrase
responder sem pensar
1.
to respond to someone without careful consideration or reflection
He replied thoughtlessly to her question, not realizing how hurtful his words were.
Ele respondeu sem pensar à pergunta dela, sem perceber o quanto suas palavras foram magoadas.
2.
to answer impulsively without weighing consequences
She tends to reply thoughtlessly when she's angry, which often leads to regret.
Ela tende a responder sem pensar quando está brava, o que frequentemente leva ao arrependimento.
NYC Slang
shoot from the hip; mouth off without thinking
Synonyms
respond hastily
answer carelessly
reply impulsively
retort rashly
Antonyms
reply carefully
respond thoughtfully
answer deliberately
consider before replying
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
responder sem pensar
most common form
Rio de Janeiro
responder sem cabeça
colloquial variant
São Paulo
responder no automático
informal expression meaning to reply automatically
Portugal
responder precipitadamente
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak before thinking
open one's mouth without engaging one's brain
not think twice
act on impulse
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