barbaric decision

[bɑrˈbærɪk dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: barbaric decisions / decisões bárbaras
decisão bárbara
1. a cruel, savage, or inhumane decision that shows a lack of civilization or compassion
The court's barbaric decision to deny the refugee asylum was met with international outrage.
A decisão bárbara do tribunal de negar asilo ao refugiado foi condenada internacionalmente.
2. a decision characterized by extreme brutality or primitive harshness
Many considered the new law a barbaric decision that violated human rights.
Muitos consideraram a nova lei uma decisão bárbara que violava direitos humanos.
The phrase 'barbaric decision' is frequently used in political discourse and human rights discussions in both English-speaking countries and Brazil to express strong moral disapproval. In Brazilian media and politics, 'decisão bárbara' is commonly employed by activists, journalists, and opposition voices to criticize government policies perceived as unjust or inhumane. The term carries significant emotional weight and is typically reserved for particularly egregious or shocking decisions.
NYC Slang
brutal call / savage call / cold decision
Synonyms / Sinônimos
brutal decisionsavage decisioninhumane decisioncruel decisionprimitive decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
civilized decisionhumane decisionenlightened decisioncompassionate decisionreasonable decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
decisão bárbara
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
decisão bárbara / decisão desumana
Both terms are commonly used in media and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decisão bárbara / decisão brutal
Casual and formal usage equally prevalent
Portugal
decisão bárbara / decisão selvagem
Slightly more formal in European Portuguese; 'selvagem' is also frequently used

Related Words

barbaritybrutalitysavagerycrueltyinhumanityjudgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

a decision devoid of humanity
a throwback to barbarism
decision lacking all civility
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