irrational opinions
[ɪˈræʃənəl əˈpɪnjənz]
noun phrase
opiniões irracionais
1. Beliefs or judgments formed without logical reasoning, evidence, or rational thought; conclusions based on emotions, prejudices, or intuition rather than facts
His irrational opinions about the new policy were based solely on fear rather than analysis.
Suas opiniões irracionais sobre a nova política eram baseadas apenas no medo em vez de análise.
2. Viewpoints that contradict logical principles or scientific evidence
The company struggled to address employees' irrational opinions about remote work benefits.
A empresa teve dificuldade em lidar com as opiniões irracionais dos funcionários sobre os benefícios do trabalho remoto.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, irrational opinions are increasingly discussed in debates about misinformation, social media echo chambers, and critical thinking skills. The phrase is commonly used in academic, professional, and political discourse to critique arguments lacking evidence or logical foundation.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall opinions, baseless takes
Related Idioms & Phrases
talking out of one's hat
speaking without basis
let emotions cloud judgment
fé cega, faca amolada (blind faith, dull knife - Portuguese idiom for irrational belief)
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