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unsatisfactory response

[ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri rɪˈspɒns]
noun phrasepl: unsatisfactory responses
resposta insatisfatória
1. A reply or answer that fails to meet expectations, requirements, or standards; an inadequate or disappointing reaction to a question or situation
The customer received an unsatisfactory response from the support team regarding their complaint.
O cliente recebeu uma resposta insatisfatória da equipe de suporte sobre sua reclamação.
2. An insufficient or unacceptable answer that does not properly address the issue raised
His unsatisfactory response to the inquiry left many questions unanswered.
Sua resposta insatisfatória à pergunta deixou muitas questões sem resposta.
NYC Slang
weak response; lame answer
Synonyms
inadequate responsepoor responsedisappointing responseinsufficient responsesubstandard response
Antonyms
satisfactory responseadequate responseexcellent responsecomprehensive response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta insatisfatória
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta insatisfatória
Commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta ruim
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
resposta insatisfatória
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
dodge the question
give someone the runaround
fall short of expectations
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