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unguarded response

[ʌnˈɡɑːrdɪd rɪˈspɒns]
noun phrasepl: unguarded responses
resposta desprotegida / resposta sem filtro
1. A spontaneous reply or answer given without careful consideration, caution, or protective measures; a candid statement made without deliberate thought
In a moment of anger, he gave an unguarded response that he later regretted.
Em um momento de raiva, ele deu uma resposta desprotegida que depois se arrependeu.
2. A reply that reveals true feelings or information that one normally would conceal
Her unguarded response revealed her true feelings about the situation.
Sua resposta sem filtro revelou seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre a situação.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff response / shooting from the hip
Synonyms
candid responsespontaneous replyoffhand commentthoughtless remarkunfiltered answer
Antonyms
guarded responsecautious replymeasured responsediplomatic answercalculated remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta desprotegida / resposta sem pensar
Common usage in everyday speech
São Paulo
resposta de primeira
Informal colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
resposta sem medo / resposta sincera
Emphasizes spontaneity and honesty
Portugal
resposta imprudente / resposta impensada
More formal Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught off guard
let one's guard down
speak one's mind
tongue-slip
heart on one's sleeve
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