arbitrary opinions
[ˈɑːrbɪtreri əˈpɪnjənz]
noun phrasepl: arbitrary opinions
opiniões arbitrárias
1. Personal judgments or beliefs formed without logical reasoning, factual basis, or fair consideration; subjective viewpoints based on whim or caprice rather than evidence
The judge's arbitrary opinions on the case were overturned on appeal.
As opiniões arbitrárias do juiz sobre o caso foram anuladas em apelação.
2. Conclusions or assessments determined by random choice or personal preference rather than established rules or objective criteria
We cannot make decisions based on arbitrary opinions; we need concrete data.
Não podemos tomar decisões baseadas em opiniões arbitrárias; precisamos de dados concretos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'arbitrary opinions' are viewed negatively in professional, academic, and legal settings where evidence-based reasoning is valued. In Brazil, there is an emphasis on discussing 'fundamento' (foundation/basis) when critiquing arbitrary viewpoints. The concept is particularly significant in judicial and academic discourse, where arbitrary opinions can be grounds for appeal or revision.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall takes, pulled-out-of-thin-air opinions, shot-in-the-dark takes
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull an opinion out of thin air
opiniões à toa (Brazilian idiom meaning baseless opinions)
palpites infundados (unfounded guesses)
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