worse answer

[/wɜːrs ˈɑːnsər/]
noun phrasepl: worse answers
resposta pior
1. A response or reply that is of lower quality, less accurate, or less satisfactory than another answer to the same question
His second attempt at solving the problem was a worse answer than his first one.
Sua segunda tentativa de resolver o problema foi uma resposta pior que a primeira.
2. An incorrect or less suitable response compared to alternatives
Among all the options presented, that was the worse answer to the mathematical equation.
Entre todas as opções apresentadas, aquela foi a resposta pior para a equação matemática.
This phrase is commonly used in educational, professional, and informal contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's frequently used in academic settings when comparing student responses or answers to questions. The comparative nature of the phrase emphasizes the relative quality rather than absolute correctness.
NYC Slang
wack answer / trash response
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inferior answerpoorer responsesubstandard replyless accurate answerinadequate response
Antonyms / Antônimos
better answersuperior responseimproved answercorrect answerbest answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta pior
Standard Portuguese translation used throughout Brazil
Portugal
resposta mais fraca
Alternative phrasing preferred in European Portuguese
USA English
worse answer
Comparative form used when contrasting two or more responses

Related Words

wrong answerincorrect responsebad answerpoor responsecomparison

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating a dead horse (providing worse answers repeatedly)
barking up the wrong tree (worse answer due to wrong approach)
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