groundless reason

[GROUND-lis REE-zun]
noun phrasepl: groundless reasons
razão infundada
1. A reason or justification that lacks factual basis, evidence, or logical support; an unfounded or unjustified explanation
His fear of flying was based on groundless reason, as modern aircraft are extremely safe.
Seu medo de voar era baseado em razão infundada, pois aeronaves modernas são extremamente seguras.
2. An argument or claim made without proper foundation or substantiation
She dismissed his complaints as groundless reason without investigating the facts.
Ela descartou suas reclamações como razão infundada sem investigar os fatos.
The phrase 'groundless reason' is commonly used in academic, legal, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to dismiss arguments or claims that lack proper evidence. In Brazilian culture, questioning the validity of someone's reasoning (asking for 'fundamento') is an important part of critical discourse in education and business environments.
NYC Slang
BS reason, bull excuse
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfounded reasonbaseless reasonunjustified reasonunsubstantiated reasonfalse pretense
Antonyms / Antônimos
valid reasonjustified reasonwell-founded reasonsubstantiated reasonsound reasoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
razão infundada
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
razão sem fundamento
Common alternative phrasing in casual speech
São Paulo
motivo injustificado
More formal business and legal contexts
Portugal
razão infundada / razão sem fundamento
Similar to Brazilian usage with minor stylistic preferences

Related Words

groundlessunfoundedbaselesspretextfallacymisconceptionunwarranted

Related Idioms & Phrases

without rhyme or reason
on what grounds
have no leg to stand on
baseless accusation
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