baseless judgment

[ˈbeɪsləs ˈdʒʌdʒmənt]
noun phrasepl: baseless judgments
julgamento infundado
1. A conclusion or opinion formed without sufficient evidence, facts, or logical reasoning
Making a baseless judgment about someone's character without knowing them is unfair.
Fazer um julgamento infundado sobre o caráter de alguém sem conhecê-lo é injusto.
2. A decision or assessment that lacks proper foundation or substantiation
The court dismissed the claim as a baseless judgment made without proper investigation.
O tribunal rejeitou a reclamação como um julgamento infundado feito sem investigação adequada.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, making baseless judgments is generally viewed negatively as it reflects prejudice or lack of critical thinking. In legal and academic settings, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, the term 'julgamento infundado' is used formally to criticize decisions lacking proper substantiation. This concept is important in discussions about fairness, justice, and avoiding discriminatory practices.
NYC Slang
snap judgment
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfounded judgmentgroundless opinionunsubstantiated conclusionhasty judgmentprejudiced assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
informed judgmentwell-founded opinionevidence-based conclusionsubstantiated assessmentreasoned judgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento infundado
Most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
julgamento sem base
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
julgamento infundado
Follows formal standard Portuguese
Portugal
julgamento infundado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard European usage

Related Words

prejudicebiasassumptionverdictopinionconclusionassessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
judge a book by its cover
pass judgment without facts
call it as you see it (without evidence)
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