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baseless inference

[/ˈbeɪsləs ˈɪnfərəns/]
nounpl: baseless inferences
inferência infundada
1. A conclusion or deduction drawn without sufficient evidence, facts, or logical foundation
The detective warned against making baseless inferences about the suspect without concrete evidence.
O detetive alertou contra fazer inferências infundadas sobre o suspeito sem evidência concreta.
2. An assumption or judgment formed without proper reasoning or support
Her baseless inference that he was guilty cost him his reputation.
Sua inferência infundada de que ele era culpado custou-lhe sua reputação.
NYC Slang
wild guess; shot in the dark
Synonyms
unfounded conclusionunsubstantiated deductiongroundless assumptionunsupported inferenceleap of faith
Antonyms
reasoned conclusionevidence-based inferencelogical deductionsubstantiated conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inferência infundada
most commonly used term
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão sem base
alternative phrasing
São Paulo
dedução infundada
slightly more formal usage
Portugal
inferência sem fundamento
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
make assumptions without evidence
read between the lines incorrectly
pull out of thin air
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