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undignified response

[/ʌndɪɡˈnɪfaɪd rɪˈspɒns/]
noun phrasefemininepl: undignified responses / respostas indignas
resposta indígna
1. A reply or reaction that lacks dignity, propriety, or respect; a response considered beneath one's station or standards
His undignified response to the criticism was to stick his tongue out at the reporter.
Sua resposta indígna à crítica foi fazer língua de brincadeira para o repórter.
2. An answer or reaction that is inappropriate, crude, or disrespectful in manner or tone
The minister gave an undignified response by shouting insults instead of addressing the serious question.
O ministro deu uma resposta indígna gritando insultos em vez de abordar a questão séria.
NYC Slang
low-class comeback / trash response
Synonyms
disrespectful responseimproper responseunseemly responsecrude responseunbecoming response
Antonyms
dignified responsegracious responserespectful responseappropriate responsedecorous response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta indígna
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
resposta indígna / resposta desrespeitosa
Commonly used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta indígna / resposta sem classe
Informal variation also used
Portugal
resposta indigna / resposta desapropriada
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to sink to that level
below the belt
out of line
stepping out of bounds
lose one's composure
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