poor refutation
[/pʊr ref.juˈteɪ.ʃən/]
noun phrasepl: poor refutations
refutação fraca/deficiente
1. A weak or inadequate argument, response, or evidence presented to disprove or contradict a claim, assertion, or position
His poor refutation of the scientific evidence failed to convince anyone in the debate.
Sua refutação fraca das evidências científicas não convenceu ninguém no debate.
2. An unsuccessful or unconvincing attempt to counter or rebut an opposing argument
The lawyer's poor refutation of the prosecution's case damaged his client's defense.
A refutação deficiente do advogado sobre o caso da acusação prejudicou a defesa de seu cliente.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and formal debate contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic papers, courtroom proceedings, and intellectual discussions. The concept reflects values placed on logical argumentation and evidence-based discourse in both cultures.
NYC Slang
weak argument, lame comeback, that ain't it chief
Related Idioms & Phrases
can't hold water (weak argument that doesn't convince)
doesn't hold up in court (poor refutation that lacks evidence)
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