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questionable facts

[ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bəl ˈfækts]
noun phrase
fatos questionáveis
1. Information or statements whose accuracy, validity, or truthfulness is doubtful or open to dispute
The journalist refused to publish the article because it contained questionable facts that could not be verified.
O jornalista recusou publicar o artigo porque continha fatos questionáveis que não podiam ser verificados.
2. Claims or assertions that lack sufficient evidence or credible sources to support them
The politician's speech was filled with questionable facts that contradicted official records.
O discurso do político estava repleto de fatos questionáveis que contradiziam os registros oficiais.
NYC Slang
sketchy facts; sus facts
Synonyms
dubious factsdisputed factsunverified claimsdoubtful statementsdebatable facts
Antonyms
verified factsproven factsestablished factsindisputable factswell-documented facts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatos questionáveis
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
factos questionáveis
Uses 'factos' instead of 'fatos'; standard in Portugal
São Paulo
fatos duvidosos
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo

Related Idioms & Phrases

take with a grain of salt
facts on the ground
separate fact from fiction
question the veracity of something
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