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substantiated belief

[səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd bɪˈlif]
noun phrasepl: substantiated beliefs
crença fundamentada
1. A belief or conviction that is supported by evidence, facts, or logical reasoning
Her substantiated belief in the efficacy of the treatment was based on clinical trials.
Sua crença fundamentada na eficácia do tratamento era baseada em ensaios clínicos.
2. An opinion or conviction that has been verified or proven to be true
The investigator's substantiated belief that the suspect was guilty led to the arrest.
A crença fundamentada do investigador de que o suspeito era culpado levou à prisão.
Synonyms
justified beliefevidence-based beliefgrounded convictionverified opinionsupported belief
Antonyms
unfounded beliefbaseless assumptionmere speculationunsubstantiated claimblind faith

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crença fundamentada
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
crença bem fundamentada
emphasis on thorough substantiation
São Paulo
crença comprovada
emphasis on proof and verification
Portugal
crença justificada
more philosophical/formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have grounds for belief
back up one's beliefs
put stock in something
have a leg to stand on
rest on solid ground
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