baseless consequence

[BAYS-lis KON-si-kwens]
noun phrasepl: baseless consequences
consequência infundada
1. A result or outcome that follows from something without factual foundation or logical support; an unfounded conclusion or effect
The company faced baseless consequences after the false rumor spread on social media.
A empresa enfrentou consequências infundadas após o boato falso se espalhar nas redes sociais.
2. An illogical or unsupported chain of reasoning leading to an unjustified conclusion
Drawing baseless consequences from incomplete data led to incorrect business decisions.
Tirar consequências infundadas de dados incompletos levou a decisões comerciais incorretas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in business, legal, and academic discussions to critique faulty reasoning or dismiss claims lacking evidence. In Brazil, the colloquial 'sem pé nem cabeça' (without foot or head) is frequently used as a more colorful alternative in casual speech.
NYC Slang
made-up beef; unfounded drama
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfounded consequenceunsubstantiated resultgroundless outcomeunsupported conclusionspurious effect
Antonyms / Antônimos
logical consequencejustified resultgrounded outcomesubstantiated conclusionvalid effect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência infundada
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
consequência sem pé nem cabeça
Colloquial expression emphasizing nonsensical nature
São Paulo
consequência sem fundamento
More formal business and academic usage
Portugal
consequência infundada
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

baselessconsequenceunfoundedinferencereasoningconclusion

Related Idioms & Phrases

without rhyme or reason
out of thin air
pulling conclusions out of a hat
jumping to conclusions
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