surprising decision

[/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: surprising decisions / decisões surpreendentes
decisão surpreendente
1. A choice or determination made by a person or group that is unexpected, astonishing, or contrary to what was anticipated
The court's surprising decision to acquit the defendant shocked everyone in the courtroom.
A decisão surpreendente do tribunal de absolver o réu chocou todos na sala de audiência.
2. An action or resolution that defies common expectations or logical prediction
His surprising decision to leave his successful career was met with disbelief.
Sua decisão surpreendente de deixar sua carreira bem-sucedida foi recebida com descrença.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, surprising decisions often become topics of significant discussion and debate, particularly in legal, political, and corporate spheres. In Brazil, such decisions may be discussed with phrases like 'que decisão inesperada!' (what an unexpected decision!). In the USA, they frequently dominate news cycles and social media discourse, reflecting cultural values around transparency and predictability in institutions.
NYC Slang
out-of-left-field decision / wild card move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unexpected decisionastonishing decisionshocking decisionastounding decisionremarkable decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
expected decisionpredictable decisionobvious decisionanticipated decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão surpreendente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão que surpreendeu
More colloquial phrasing common in casual speech
São Paulo
decisão inesperada
Alternative with similar meaning, also commonly used
Portugal
decisão surpreendente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'decisão inesperada' also acceptable

Related Words

surprisedecisionjudgmentchoicedeterminationverdictresolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bolt from the blue
catch someone off guard
take someone aback
come as a shock
out of nowhere
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