illogical approaches

[/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl əˈproʊtʃɪz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural noun phrase)
abordagens ilógicas
1. Methods, strategies, or ways of dealing with a problem that do not follow logical reasoning or rational thinking; approaches that are unreasonable or contradictory to sound judgment
The company's illogical approaches to customer service only frustrated their clients further.
As abordagens ilógicas da empresa ao atendimento ao cliente apenas frustraram ainda mais seus clientes.
2. Reasoning or problem-solving methods that contain flaws in logic or fail to follow a coherent line of thinking
Using illogical approaches to solve mathematical problems will lead to incorrect answers.
Usar abordagens ilógicas para resolver problemas matemáticos levará a respostas incorretas.
The phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English academic, professional, and everyday contexts to criticize decision-making or problem-solving methods that lack rational foundation. In Brazil, it's frequently used in business meetings and educational settings to challenge proposals or strategies deemed unfeasible or unreasonable.
NYC Slang
crazy moves / nonsense methods
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irrational approachesunreasonable methodsnonsensical strategiesflawed reasoningunsound approaches
Antonyms / Antônimos
logical approachesrational methodssound reasoningreasonable strategiescoherent approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagens ilógicas
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abordagens sem lógica
Slightly more colloquial variation
São Paulo
abordagens ilógicas
Formal business and academic usage
Portugal
abordagens ilógicas
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese usage

Related Words

logicreasoningfallacyrationalitymethodologystrategycoherenceconsistency

Related Idioms & Phrases

barking up the wrong tree
putting the cart before the horse
cutting off your nose to spite your face
that doesn't add up
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