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uncritical devotion

[ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl dɪˈvoʊʃən]
noun
devoção acrítica
1. Blind loyalty or dedication to someone or something without questioning, analyzing, or evaluating its merits or faults
His uncritical devotion to the leader prevented him from seeing the organization's problems.
Sua devoção acrítica ao líder o impediu de ver os problemas da organização.
2. Unquestioning allegiance or attachment that lacks intellectual examination
The fans' uncritical devotion to the celebrity made them ignore his unethical behavior.
A devoção acrítica dos fãs à celebridade os fez ignorar seu comportamento antiético.
Synonyms
blind devotionblind loyaltyunquestioning allegianceuncritical allegiancemindless devotion
Antonyms
critical thinkingskepticismdiscernmentcritical evaluationhealthy skepticism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção acrítica
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
devoção cega
Colloquial alternative emphasizing blindness of devotion
São Paulo
lealdade cega
Alternative using lealdade (loyalty) instead of devoção
Portugal
devoção acrítica
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

blind as a bat
follow someone blindly
drink someone's Kool-Aid
put someone on a pedestal
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