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resposta excêntrica

[ʁes'pɔs.tɐ ɛk'sẽ.tɾi.kɐ]
nounfemininepl: respostas excêntricas
eccentric answer
1. An answer or response that is unconventional, unusual, or deviates significantly from expected or normal patterns
His eccentric answer to the job interview question surprised everyone in the room.
A sua resposta excêntrica à pergunta da entrevista de emprego surpreendeu todos na sala.
2. In psychology or testing, a response that is odd, peculiar, or significantly different from typical or normative responses
The patient gave several eccentric answers during the psychological evaluation.
O paciente deu várias respostas excêntricas durante a avaliação psicológica.
3. A reply or response characterized by unusual behavior, thinking, or perspective
Her eccentric answer reflected her unique way of viewing the world.
A sua resposta excêntrica refletia a sua maneira única de ver o mundo.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall answer
Synonyms
resposta inusitadaresposta estranharesposta peculiarresposta anômalaresposta atípica
Antonyms
resposta convencionalresposta comumresposta típicaresposta normalresposta padrão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta excêntrica
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta esquisita
More colloquial alternative in informal speech
São Paulo
resposta excêntrica
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
resposta excêntrica
Standard usage, may also use 'resposta estranha' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair fora da caixa (to think outside the box)
dar uma resposta inesperada (to give an unexpected answer)
ser fora do comum (to be out of the ordinary)
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