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premature conclusion

[pri-ˈma-chur kən-ˈklu̇-zhən]
nounpl: premature conclusions
conclusão precipitada
1. a judgment or decision made too quickly, before having all the necessary information or evidence
Drawing a premature conclusion without examining all the facts is a common logical error.
Tirar uma conclusão precipitada sem examinar todos os fatos é um erro lógico comum.
2. a hasty assumption or inference reached before proper investigation
He reached a premature conclusion about her intentions.
Ele chegou a uma conclusão precipitada sobre as intenções dela.
NYC Slang
jumping the gun
Synonyms
hasty conclusionjump to conclusionsrash judgmentsnap judgmentpremature assumption
Antonyms
informed conclusionwell-founded conclusionthorough analysiscareful deliberation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão precipitada
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
conclusão apressada
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
conclusão precipitada
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump to conclusions
put the cart before the horse
count your chickens before they hatch
don't judge a book by its cover
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