quietanswer
nounUK /ˈkwaɪət ˈɑːnsə/
US /ˈkwaɪət ˈænsər/
A quiet answer is a soft reply that you say without a loud voice.
When the teacher asked why he was late, he gave a quiet answer so no one else would hear.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calm and peaceful response that avoids arguing.
She gave a quiet answer to his angry words, and the argument stopped.
3. A reply that is kept private or not shared with others.
He gave a quiet answer to the reporter and walked away.
4. A short, simple response that does not say much.
Her quiet answer told me she did not want to talk about it.