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resposta medida
[ʁɛʃˈpoʃtɐ mɛˈdidɐ]
noun
feminine
pl: respostas medidas
measured response
1.
A carefully calculated or proportionate reaction to a situation, typically used in diplomatic or political contexts
The government issued a measured response to the criticism.
O governo emitiu uma resposta medida às críticas.
2.
A restrained or controlled reply that avoids excessive emotion or overreaction
Despite the provocation, she gave a measured response.
Apesar da provocação, ela deu uma resposta medida.
Synonyms
resposta equilibrada
resposta ponderada
resposta moderada
resposta controlada
Antonyms
resposta precipitada
resposta exagerada
resposta impulsiva
resposta desmedida
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resposta medida
Standard usage in formal and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
resposta medida
Common in official and media discourse
Related Idioms & Phrases
dar uma resposta à altura
responder com ponderação
manter a compostura na resposta
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