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resposta bem pensada

[ʁes'pos.tɐ bẽ̃ pẽ'sɐ.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: respostas bem pensadas
well-thought-out answer
1. A carefully considered and articulate response that demonstrates reflection and wisdom
His well-thought-out answer impressed the panel of judges.
Sua resposta bem pensada impressionou o painel de juízes.
2. A reply that is not hastily given but rather deliberate and substantive
Instead of reacting emotionally, she provided a well-thought-out answer to the criticism.
Em vez de reagir emocionalmente, ela forneceu uma resposta bem pensada à crítica.
NYC Slang
a thoughtful answer; a smart comeback
Synonyms
resposta refletidaresposta ponderadaresposta cuidadosaresposta juiciosaresposta sensata
Antonyms
resposta precipitadaresposta impulsivaresposta apressadaresposta irrefletida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta bem pensada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
resposta bem ponderada
Slightly more formal alternative in European Portuguese
São Paulo
resposta bem pensada
Common in formal and professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar uma resposta bem pensada
ter uma resposta bem pensada na ponta da língua
resposta de pé frio
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