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wrong response

[/rɔŋ rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: wrong responses
resposta errada
1. An incorrect or inaccurate answer or reaction to a question, stimulus, or situation
The student gave a wrong response on the test.
O aluno deu uma resposta errada na prova.
2. An inappropriate or undesired reaction to a particular action or statement
His wrong response to the criticism made things worse.
Sua resposta inadequada à crítica piorou as coisas.
NYC Slang
whack response
Synonyms
incorrect answerinaccurate responsemistaken replyfalse answererror
Antonyms
correct responseright answeraccurate responseproper reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta errada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta errada
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
resposta errada
Standard usage
Portugal
resposta incorreta
More formal alternative preferred in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

bark up the wrong tree
wrong side of the bed
get the wrong end of the stick
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