partial opinions

[PAR-shul uh-PIN-yunz]
noun phrasepl: partial opinions
opiniões parciais
1. Judgments or viewpoints that are biased, incomplete, or favor one side over another; opinions not based on complete information or objective analysis
The judge dismissed the witness's partial opinions because they lacked objectivity.
O juiz descartou as opiniões parciais da testemunha porque careciam de objetividade.
2. Subjective assessments that reflect personal interest or preference rather than impartial evaluation
We cannot base our decision on partial opinions; we need a comprehensive analysis.
Não podemos basear nossa decisão em opiniões parciais; precisamos de uma análise abrangente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, partial opinions are generally viewed negatively in legal, academic, and professional settings where objectivity is valued. Brazilian legal and business culture emphasizes the importance of separating personal bias from professional judgment. The phrase is frequently used in judicial contexts, media criticism, and academic discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
biased opinionsprejudiced viewssubjective judgmentsone-sided perspectivesinterested opinions
Antonyms / Antônimos
impartial opinionsobjective viewsunbiased judgmentsneutral perspectivesfair assessments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opiniões parciais
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
opiniões tendenciosas
Alternative term emphasizing bias or tendency
Portugal
opiniões parciais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'opiniões enviesadas'
Legal contexts
pareceres parciais
Used in legal and formal documents

Related Words

biasprejudicesubjectivitypartialityobjectivityimpartiality

Related Idioms & Phrases

to see through rose-colored glasses
to have a dog in the fight
to have skin in the game
leaning towards one side
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