empty assertion
[/ˈɛmpti əˈsɜrʃən/]
nounpl: empty assertions
afirmação vazia
1. A statement or claim made without supporting evidence, proof, or substantiation; an assertion that lacks factual basis or logical foundation
The politician's promise to eliminate poverty was dismissed as an empty assertion without a concrete plan.
A promessa do político de eliminar a pobreza foi rejeitada como uma afirmação vazia sem um plano concreto.
2. In logic and argumentation, a claim presented as fact that cannot be verified or is unsupported by reasoning or evidence
Making an empty assertion in a formal debate weakens your credibility and argument.
Fazer uma afirmação vazia em um debate formal enfraquece sua credibilidade e argumento.
This term is frequently used in academic, legal, and political discourse in both Brazil and the USA to critique unfounded claims or promises. In Brazilian Portuguese, expressions like 'conversa fiada' or 'balela' are commonly used colloquially to express skepticism toward empty assertions, reflecting cultural values around directness and proof in argumentation.
NYC Slang
talk is cheap / all talk, no action
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