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shallow reply

[/ˈʃæloʊ rɪˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: shallow replies
resposta superficial
1. A response that lacks depth, thoughtfulness, or substance; an answer that does not adequately address the question or topic
His shallow reply to the complex question disappointed everyone in the meeting.
Sua resposta superficial à pergunta complexa decepcionou todos na reunião.
2. A brief or cursory response that avoids engaging with the core issues
She gave a shallow reply instead of providing meaningful feedback.
Ela deu uma resposta superficial em vez de fornecer um feedback significativo.
NYC Slang
weak response; cop-out answer
Synonyms
superficial answerbrief responsecursory replytrite responsehollow answer
Antonyms
deep responsethoughtful replysubstantive answercomprehensive responsemeaningful reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta superficial
most common usage
São Paulo
resposta rasa
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
resposta superficial
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

surface-level answer
knee-jerk response
give someone the brush-off
brush aside a question
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