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wise response

[/waɪz rɪˈspɒns/]
noun phrasepl: wise responses
resposta sábia
1. A thoughtful, judicious, or prudent answer or reply that demonstrates good judgment and understanding
Her wise response to the criticism showed maturity and self-awareness.
Sua resposta sábia à crítica demonstrou maturidade e autoconsciência.
2. An answer that reflects wisdom, experience, or careful consideration rather than impulse
The manager gave a wise response by taking time to consider all perspectives before making a decision.
O gerente deu uma resposta sábia ao levar tempo para considerar todas as perspectivas antes de tomar uma decisão.
Synonyms
judicious responseprudent replythoughtful answersensible responsediscerning answer
Antonyms
foolish responsereckless replyimpulsive answerunwise responsethoughtless reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta sábia
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resposta sábia
Common formal and informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
resposta sábia
Standard usage with possible colloquial variations
Portugal
resposta sábia
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a word to the wise
wise crack
in one's right mind
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