dismissed argument

[dɪˈsmɪst ˈɑːrɡjumənt]
noun phrasepl: dismissed arguments
argumento rejeitado
1. An argument that has been rejected, disregarded, or considered invalid by someone in a discussion or debate
His dismissed argument about cost savings was never properly addressed by the committee.
O seu argumento rejeitado sobre economia de custos nunca foi adequadamente abordado pelo comitê.
2. A claim or point that is overlooked or not given serious consideration in a conversation or formal proceeding
The dismissed argument from the opposing counsel was later proven to be legally sound.
O argumento rejeitado do advogado adversário foi posteriormente comprovado como juridicamente válido.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'dismissed argument' is commonly used in legal, academic, and professional debates. In Brazil, the phrase reflects the importance of formal argumentation in legal proceedings and university discourse. In the USA, particularly in NYC, it's frequently used in courtrooms, boardrooms, and political discussions. The phrase carries implications of dismissiveness or disrespect when an argument is summarily rejected without thorough consideration.
NYC Slang
shot down argument
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discounted argumentdisregarded claiminvalidated pointoverlooked assertionrefuted argument
Antonyms / Antônimos
accepted argumentvalid pointacknowledged claimaccepted reasoningupheld argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento rejeitado
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
argumento descartado
Alternative form commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
argumento desconsiderado
Preferred in business and professional contexts
Portugal
argumento rejeitado ou desprezado
Formal legal and academic contexts use 'rejeitado'; casual use may employ 'desprezado'

Related Words

argumentdebatefallacydismissalrefutationcounterargumentrebuttalclaim

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw out an argument
wave away a claim
brush aside an objection
dismiss out of hand
pay no heed to
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