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reason subjectively

[ˈriːzən səbˈdʒɛktɪvli]
verb phrase
raciocinar subjetivamente
1. To think, argue, or draw conclusions based on personal feelings, opinions, or perspectives rather than objective facts or logic
When you reason subjectively about politics, you often let your personal beliefs cloud your judgment.
Quando você raciocina subjetivamente sobre política, frequentemente deixa suas crenças pessoais nublarem seu julgamento.
2. To form judgments influenced by individual bias rather than impartial analysis
The jury was warned not to reason subjectively but to base their verdict on evidence.
O júri foi advertido para não raciocinar subjetivamente, mas basear seu veredicto em provas.
Synonyms
judge subjectivelythink subjectivelyargue from biasrationalize
Antonyms
reason objectivelythink logicallyreason rationallybe impartial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
raciocinar subjetivamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
raciocinar subjetivamente
common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
raciocinar subjetivamente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

let your heart rule your head
see through rose-colored glasses
let personal bias cloud judgment
reason from the gut
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