poorly-founded decision

[ˈpʊrli ˈfaʊndɪd dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: poorly-founded decisions
decisão mal fundamentada
1. a choice or conclusion made without adequate evidence, reasoning, or logical basis
The CEO's poorly-founded decision to expand into that market without market research resulted in significant losses.
A decisão mal fundamentada do CEO de expandir para aquele mercado sem pesquisa de mercado resultou em perdas significativas.
2. a judgment that lacks solid support or justification
His poorly-founded decision to trust the investment scheme proved disastrous.
Sua decisão mal fundamentada de confiar no esquema de investimento provou ser desastrosa.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, poorly-founded decisions are often criticized in corporate environments. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on consensus-building before major decisions, making poorly-founded decisions particularly frowned upon in group settings. In the USA, quick decision-making is sometimes valued, but poorly-founded decisions are still viewed negatively when they lack analytical rigor.
NYC Slang
half-baked decision
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ill-advised decisionhasty decisionrash judgmentunfounded choiceunsupported conclusion
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-founded decisioninformed decisiondeliberate choicereasoned judgmentevidence-based decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão mal fundamentada
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão sem base
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
decisão precipitada
emphasizes hasty nature of decision
Portugal
decisão mal alicerçada
European Portuguese variant

Related Words

reasoningjudgmentevidencejustificationcritical thinkingdecision-making

Related Idioms & Phrases

jumping to conclusions
shooting from the hip
putting the cart before the horse
flying by the seat of one's pants
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