unimaginative answer
[/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: unimaginative answers
resposta sem imaginação
1. A response to a question or prompt that lacks creativity, originality, or thoughtfulness; a conventional or predictable reply
His unimaginative answer to the interview question showed he hadn't prepared well.
Sua resposta sem imaginação à pergunta da entrevista mostrou que ele não havia se preparado bem.
2. A dull, formulaic, or uninspired response that fails to demonstrate independent thinking
The student gave an unimaginative answer that merely repeated what was in the textbook.
O aluno deu uma resposta sem imaginação que apenas repetiu o que estava no livro didático.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, unimaginative answers are often criticized as evidence of insufficient effort or lack of critical thinking. In job interviews and academic settings, both cultures value creative and thoughtful responses as indicators of intelligence and engagement.
NYC Slang
a boring/weak answer; 'that's a cop-out response'
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