irrational positions
[ɪˈræʃənəl pəˈzɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural by nature)
posições irracionais
1. Stances, viewpoints, or attitudes that lack logical reasoning or are based on emotion, bias, or unfounded beliefs rather than rational thought
The committee rejected those irrational positions on climate change that contradicted scientific evidence.
O comitê rejeitou aquelas posições irracionais sobre mudanças climáticas que contradiziam evidências científicas.
2. In negotiation or conflict, inflexible demands or stands that are not based on reasonable grounds or logical compromise
Both parties took irrational positions during the labor dispute, refusing to consider any middle ground.
Ambas as partes assumiram posições irracionais durante a disputa trabalhista, recusando-se a considerar qualquer acordo intermediário.
3. In mathematics or logic, positions or arguments involving irrational numbers or concepts
The theorem addressed irrational positions within the coordinate system.
O teorema abordou posições irracionais dentro do sistema de coordenadas.
In Brazilian discourse, the term 'posições irracionais' is frequently used in political debates, academic discussions, and conflict resolution contexts. In American English, particularly in NYC, this might be expressed more casually as 'crazy positions' or 'unreasonable takes,' reflecting the informality of contemporary American discourse compared to Portuguese academic or formal business language.
NYC Slang
unreasonable takes / crazy positions
Related Idioms & Phrases
take an irrational position on something
hold irrational positions
adopt irrational positions
cling to irrational positions
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