irrational stances

[/ɪˈræʃənəl ˈstænsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: irrational stances
posições irracionais
1. Positions, attitudes, or viewpoints that lack logical reasoning or are not based on sound judgment or factual evidence
The politician's irrational stances on climate change alienated many voters.
As posições irracionais do político sobre mudanças climáticas alienaram muitos eleitores.
2. Stubborn or inflexible beliefs that cannot be justified through reason or empirical evidence
Her irrational stances regarding vaccination prevented her from making informed health decisions.
Suas posições irracionais em relação à vacinação a impediram de tomar decisões de saúde informadas.
3. Unreasonable or absurd positions taken in debates, discussions, or public discourse
The debate became heated when both candidates adopted increasingly irrational stances.
O debate se tornou acalorado quando ambos os candidatos adotaram posições cada vez mais irracionais.
In Brazilian culture, especially in social media and political discourse, the term 'posições irracionais' is frequently used to critique public figures or opposing viewpoints. In the USA, calling someone's positions 'irrational' is a common rhetorical tool in political debates. Both cultures value rational argumentation, though the threshold for what constitutes 'rational' may vary depending on ideological context.
NYC Slang
crazy takes; bonkers positions; off-the-wall stances
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unreasonable positionsillogical viewpointsabsurd attitudesunfounded beliefsnonsensical stands
Antonyms / Antônimos
rational positionslogical stancesreasonable viewpointsevidence-based positionssound arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posições irracionais
Standard and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
posições irracionais; atitudes insensatas
Common usage with emphasis on emotional irrationality
São Paulo
posições irracionais; posturas ilógicas
Often used in formal and business contexts
Portugal
posições irracionais; atitudes desrazoáveis
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'desrazoáveis' in formal contexts

Related Words

fallacybiasprejudicecognitive distortionlogical fallacyemotional reasoningconfirmation bias

Related Idioms & Phrases

to take a stand on irrational grounds
beyond reason
flying in the face of logic
losing one's grip on reality
talking nonsense
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