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thoughtful remark

[/ˈθɔːtfl rɪˈmɑːrk/]
noun phrasefemininepl: thoughtful remarks / observações ponderadas
observação ponderada
1. A comment or statement that shows careful consideration, sensitivity, and deep thinking about a subject or someone's feelings
Her thoughtful remark about his situation showed genuine compassion.
Sua observação ponderada sobre a situação dele demonstrou compaixão genuína.
2. An insightful or wise comment that reflects deliberate reflection
The professor made a thoughtful remark that changed how students viewed the topic.
O professor fez uma observação perspicaz que mudou a forma como os alunos viam o assunto.
Synonyms
insightful commentperceptive observationwise remarkconsiderate commentmeaningful statement
Antonyms
careless remarkthoughtless commentinsensitive observationrude remarkflippant comment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observação ponderada / comentário reflexivo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
observação atenta
Slightly more formal in business contexts
Portugal
comentário atencioso / observação judiciosa
Slightly more formal usage; judiciosa emphasizes wisdom

Related Idioms & Phrases

food for thought
a word to the wise
strike a chord
hit the nail on the head
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