incoherent decision

[ɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: incoherent decisions
decisão incoerente
1. A decision that lacks logical consistency, clarity, or rational basis; a choice that contradicts previous statements, actions, or established principles
The manager's incoherent decision to fire the top performer while keeping underperforming staff confused everyone.
A decisão incoerente do gerente de demitir o melhor funcionário enquanto mantinha funcionários com baixo desempenho confundiu todos.
2. A determination or choice made without clear reasoning or that contains internal contradictions
The court's incoherent decision on the contract dispute left both parties bewildered.
A decisão incoerente do tribunal sobre a disputa contratual deixou ambas as partes perplexas.
In Brazilian business and political contexts, 'decisão incoerente' is frequently used to criticize public figures or managers. In the USA, this phrase is common in legal, business, and academic discourse when discussing flawed decision-making. The term carries a sense of frustration and suggests a lack of professional judgment or clear thinking.
NYC Slang
bonehead decision / nonsense call
Synonyms / Sinônimos
illogical decisioncontradictory decisionirrational decisioninconsistent decisionunclear decisionmuddled decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
coherent decisionlogical decisionconsistent decisionrational decisionclear decisionwell-reasoned decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão incoerente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão incoerente / decisão desatinada
May use 'desatinada' for emphasis on illogical nature
São Paulo
decisão incoerente / decisão sem lógica
Often expanded with 'sem lógica' for clarity
Portugal
decisão incoerente / decisão inconsistente
Portuguese prefers 'inconsistente' in formal contexts

Related Words

coherenceinconsistencycontradictionirrationalityconfusionambiguity

Related Idioms & Phrases

a decision that doesn't add up
a shot in the dark
flying by the seat of one's pants
shooting from the hip
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