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resposta meditada

[ʁes'pos.tɐ mɛ.di'ta.dɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: respostas meditadas
measured response, considered answer, thoughtful reply
1. A carefully considered or deliberate response; an answer given after reflection and thought rather than impulsively
After taking time to think, she gave a measured response to the criticism.
Depois de pensar bem, ela deu uma resposta meditada às críticas.
2. A calm and well-reasoned reply, often used in formal or sensitive contexts
The diplomat provided a measured response to the controversial question.
O diplomata forneceu uma resposta meditada à questão controversa.
Synonyms
resposta ponderadaresposta refletidaresposta bem pensadaresposta cuidadosaresposta cautelosa
Antonyms
resposta impulsivaresposta precipitadaresposta irrefletidaresposta espontânea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta meditada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta meditada
Commonly used in formal and business contexts
Portugal
resposta meditada
Standard usage; also 'resposta ponderada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar uma resposta meditada
oferecer uma resposta meditada
resposta meditada e cautelosa
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