argue illogically
[/ˈɑːrɡjuː ɪˈlɒdʒɪkli/]
verb phrase
argumentar ilogenicamente
1. to present arguments or reasons that do not follow logical principles or contain contradictions and fallacies
He continued to argue illogically despite the evidence presented against his position.
Ele continuou argumentando ilogenicamente apesar das evidências apresentadas contra sua posição.
2. to engage in debate or disagreement using reasoning that is unclear, contradictory, or based on faulty premises
When asked to justify her claim, she argued illogically and confused the audience.
Quando questionada sobre sua afirmação, ela argumentou ilogenicamente e confundiu a plateia.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, arguing illogically is generally viewed negatively in academic, legal, and professional settings. In Brazilian Portuguese, people might soften the criticism by saying 'ele está argumentando sem lógica' (he's arguing without logic) rather than using the harsher 'ilogenicamente.' In American discourse, this behavior is often called 'bad logic' or criticized as 'not making sense' in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
talk out of your hat; spit nonsense; argue crazy
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