muted response

Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words

A quiet and not enthusiastic response.

responseADJECTIVE + response

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muted

Examples (10)

  • The local businesses gave a muted response to the new proposal.
  • The government's new policy was met with a muted response from the public.
  • Despite the artist's efforts, the exhibition received a rather muted response from critics.
  • His apology elicited a muted response from her, showing she was still hurt.
  • The advertising campaign generated a muted response, indicating it wasn't very effective.
  • Scientists observed a muted response from the cells after the initial treatment.
  • We were hoping for more enthusiasm, but got only a muted response from the team.
  • The news of the treaty was met with a muted response in the capital.
  • If the presentation is too long, you might get a muted response from the audience.
  • The committee offered a muted response to the controversial suggestion.