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baseless criticism

[ˈbeɪsləs ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm]
noun phrasepl: baseless criticisms
crítica infundada
1. Criticism or disapproval that lacks factual foundation, evidence, or valid reasoning
The politician dismissed the accusations as baseless criticism from his opponents.
O político descartou as acusações como crítica infundada de seus adversários.
2. Unfounded or unjustified negative judgment or fault-finding
She refused to accept baseless criticism about her work performance.
Ela recusou-se a aceitar crítica infundada sobre seu desempenho no trabalho.
NYC Slang
hating without facts
Synonyms
unfounded criticismunsubstantiated criticismgroundless criticismunjustified criticismwithout basis
Antonyms
constructive criticismvalid criticismjustified criticismsubstantiated criticismevidence-based criticism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crítica infundada
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
crítica sem fundamento
Alternative formal expression
Portugal
crítica infundada
Standard usage in Portuguese
Portugal
crítica sem base
Alternative expression used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

without a leg to stand on
castles in the air
much ado about nothing
barking up the wrong tree
crítica de oitiva (Portuguese idiom - criticism based on hearsay)
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