illogical judgments

[/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/]
nounpl: illogical judgments
julgamentos ilógicos
1. Conclusions or decisions made without proper logical reasoning, based on faulty reasoning, bias, or irrational thinking
The jury's illogical judgments were overturned on appeal due to insufficient evidence.
Os julgamentos ilógicos do júri foram anulados em apelação devido à falta de provas.
2. Assessments or evaluations that contradict basic principles of rational thought or sound logic
His illogical judgments about the project led the team to make costly mistakes.
Seus julgamentos ilógicos sobre o projeto levaram a equipe a cometer erros custosos.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and critical thinking contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in judicial discussions and philosophical debates. In American English, the phrase is typical in courtroom proceedings, academic papers, and everyday critical discussions about decision-making.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irrational judgmentsunreasonable conclusionsfallacious reasoningfaulty assessmentsabsurd verdicts
Antonyms / Antônimos
logical judgmentsrational conclusionssound reasoningreasonable assessmentsrational verdicts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
julgamentos ilógicos
Standard formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
julgamentos sem lógica
More colloquial phrasing in Rio dialect
São Paulo
julgamentos ilógicos / decisões irracionais
Formal usage, especially in legal and academic contexts
Portugal
julgamentos ilógicos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage in legal contexts

Related Words

logical fallacycognitive biasirrational thinkingfaulty reasoningreasoningjudgmentlogicrationality

Related Idioms & Phrases

to defy logic
against all reason
jumping to conclusions
flawed judgment
without rhyme or reason
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