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blind acceptance

[/blaɪnd əkˈsɛptəns/]
noun
aceitação cega
1. The act of accepting something without questioning, examining, or critically evaluating it; uncritical approval
The blind acceptance of traditional beliefs without evidence is problematic.
A aceitação cega de crenças tradicionais sem evidências é problemática.
2. Unreasoning agreement or approval based solely on authority, habit, or blind faith
The company's blind acceptance of outdated practices hindered innovation.
A aceitação cega de práticas desatualizadas pela empresa impediu a inovação.
Synonyms
uncritical acceptanceblind faithunconditional acceptancecredulous agreementpassive acceptance
Antonyms
critical examinationskepticismquestioningscrutinyinformed consent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aceitação cega
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aceitação cega
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
aceitação cega
No significant regional variation
Portugal
aceitação cega
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take something at face value
swallow something hook, line, and sinker
accept something with eyes closed
embrace something without question
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