sparse response
[/spɑːrs rɪˈspɒns/]
noun phrasepl: sparse responses
resposta escassa
1. A reply or answer that is limited in quantity, detail, or frequency; minimal communication or feedback
The company received a sparse response to their job posting, with only three applications submitted.
A empresa recebeu uma resposta escassa ao seu anúncio de emprego, com apenas três candidaturas apresentadas.
2. In data analysis or computing, limited or scattered data points that provide incomplete information
The survey yielded a sparse response rate of only 15 percent from the target audience.
A pesquisa obteve uma taxa de resposta escassa de apenas 15 por cento do público-alvo.
3. A minimal or brief reaction to a stimulus, question, or communication attempt
His sparse response to my question left me wondering if he understood what I had asked.
Sua resposta escassa à minha pergunta deixou-me imaginando se ele havia entendido o que perguntei.
In Brazilian business culture, a sparse response can indicate lack of interest or disrespect. In American corporate contexts, it may reflect busy schedules or email overload. The term is commonly used in market research, customer service evaluations, and academic survey analysis in both countries.
NYC Slang
weak sauce response / ghost response (when someone doesn't respond much)
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the silent treatment
getting radio silence
tumbleweed response (internet culture - indicating no response)
não deu um pio (Brazilian - 'didn't even say a peep')
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