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unfitting answer

[/ʌnˈfɪtɪŋ ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: unfitting answers
resposta inadequada
1. An answer or response that is inappropriate, unsuitable, or not proper for a given situation or question
His unfitting answer to the job interview question made a poor impression.
Sua resposta inadequada à pergunta da entrevista de emprego causou uma péssima impressão.
2. A reply that does not match the context, tone, or expectations of the conversation
The comedian's unfitting answer to the serious question drew uncomfortable silence.
A resposta inadequada do comediante à pergunta séria provocou um silêncio desconfortável.
Synonyms
inappropriate answerunsuitable responseimproper replyinept answerill-suited response
Antonyms
fitting answerappropriate responsesuitable replyproper answerapt response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta inadequada
most commonly used term
São Paulo
resposta imprópria
alternative formal usage
Portugal
resposta inapropriada
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the mark
barking up the wrong tree
missing the point
not hitting the nail on the head
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