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uncritical acceptance

[/ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl əkˈsɛptəns/]
noun phrasepl: uncritical acceptances
aceitação acrítica
1. The act of accepting something without questioning, analyzing, or evaluating it; passive or blind agreement without critical examination
The uncritical acceptance of misinformation on social media has become a serious problem.
A aceitação acrítica de desinformação nas redes sociais tornou-se um problema grave.
2. Agreement or approval given without applying critical thinking or skepticism
The students' uncritical acceptance of the outdated textbook material hindered their learning.
A aceitação acrítica do material desatualizado do livro didático pelos alunos prejudicou seu aprendizado.
Synonyms
blind acceptancepassive acceptanceunquestioning acceptancecredulous acceptancenaive acceptance
Antonyms
critical evaluationskepticismcritical analysisquestioning attitudecritical thinking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aceitação acrítica
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
aceitação acrítica
Standard usage in Portugal
Brazil (colloquial)
aceitar sem questionar
More colloquial expression meaning 'to accept without questioning'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take something at face value
swallow something hook, line, and sinker
accept something without batting an eye
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