reasonable opinions

[/ˈriːzənəbəl əˈpɪnjənz/]
noun phrasefeminine plural (in Portuguese)pl: reasonable opinions (already plural)
opiniões razoáveis
1. Views or beliefs that are based on sound judgment, logic, and rational thinking; opinions that are fair, moderate, and sensible
Despite their disagreements, both politicians presented reasonable opinions on the economic policy.
Apesar de suas discordâncias, ambos os políticos apresentaram opiniões razoáveis sobre a política econômica.
2. Perspectives that can be understood, justified, or accepted as fair by most people, even if not universally agreed upon
The committee considered various reasonable opinions before making their final decision.
O comitê considerou várias opiniões razoáveis antes de tomar sua decisão final.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'reasonable opinions' reflects a value placed on rational discourse and respectful debate. The phrase is commonly used in academic, professional, and political discussions to distinguish between opinions worthy of serious consideration versus those dismissed as frivolous or extreme. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, there is often an emphasis on 'sensatez' (good sense) and 'fundamentação' (substantiation) when evaluating opinions.
NYC Slang
makes sense / sounds fair to me
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sensible opinionssound opinionsfair opinionslogical opinionsrational opinionsjustified opinions
Antonyms / Antônimos
unreasonable opinionsabsurd opinionsirrational opinionsextreme opinionsbiased opinionsprejudiced opinions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
opiniões razoáveis
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
opiniões sensatas
Alternative common usage emphasizing good sense
São Paulo
opiniões fundamentadas
Emphasizes well-grounded or substantiated opinions
Portugal
opiniões sensatas/razoáveis
Similar usage to Brazil, both terms widely understood

Related Words

judgmentperspectiveviewpointstancepositionbeliefrationale

Related Idioms & Phrases

agreeing to disagree with reasonable opinions
taking reasonable opinions into account
hearing reasonable opinions from all sides
standing by reasonable opinions
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