lame response
- noun
- Informal
:
respuesta floja
- That was a lame response to the question.
Examples
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After waiting for hours, I was disappointed by the lame response from the restaurant about my reservation.
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Her lame response did nothing to satisfy the interviewer's curiosity.
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Don't give me a lame response—I want an honest explanation.
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The politician's lame response to the scandal angered the public.
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She always gives a lame response during meetings.
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Her lame response to the serious question made everyone doubt her commitment.
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The politician's lame response to the pressing issues left many voters feeling unsatisfied.
Synonyms
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6.3
A weak, dull reaction showing little interest
A weak excuse that people do not believe
A reply that avoids the question and gives no useful information
Antonyms
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3.9
An argument with good evidence and clear reasons that is likely to convince people
How Convincing
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3.1
- Informal
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an inadequate or unconvincing reply' is directly and compositionally derived from 'lame' (weak/ineffective) modifying 'response' (reply). This adjective+noun combination follows a transparent, predictable pattern that a B1 learner who knows both words can readily interpret.
Etymology
The phrase lame response comes from an older use of lame, which meant 'not able to walk well', like someone who limps. So a lame response is an answer that 'can't stand' on its own, meaning it is 'weak' and not convincing.