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irrational proposal

[/ɪˈræʃənəl prəˈpoʊzəl/]
nounpl: irrational proposals
proposta irracional
1. A suggestion or plan that lacks logical reasoning, sound judgment, or basis in reality; a proposal not supported by rational thought or evidence
The CEO dismissed the irrational proposal to double production without increasing staff or resources.
O CEO rejeitou a proposta irracional de duplicar a produção sem aumentar pessoal ou recursos.
2. A suggestion that contradicts established facts, logic, or reasonable expectations
His irrational proposal to eliminate all safety protocols was immediately voted down by the board.
Sua proposta irracional de eliminar todos os protocolos de segurança foi imediatamente rejeitada pela diretoria.
NYC Slang
batshit crazy proposal / bonkers proposal
Synonyms
unreasonable proposalabsurd proposalillogical proposalnonsensical proposalunfounded proposal
Antonyms
rational proposallogical proposalreasonable proposalsensible proposalwell-founded proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta irracional
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
proposta irracional / proposta sem pé nem cabeça
Informal alternative commonly used in business settings
Rio de Janeiro
proposta irracional / proposta maluca
More colloquial variant
Portugal
proposta irracional
Formal usage; 'proposta insensata' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

proposal out of left field
a proposal that doesn't hold water
a half-baked proposal
a proposal that doesn't add up
proposta sem fundamento
proposta que não faz sentido
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