uncritically accepted
[/ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəli əkˈsɛptɪd/]
adjective phrase / past participle
aceito acriticamente
1. Something that is believed or received without questioning, analysis, or skepticism
The theory was uncritically accepted by most scholars without proper examination.
A teoria foi aceita acriticamente pela maioria dos estudiosos sem exame adequado.
2. Adopted or approved without applying critical thinking or evaluation
The uncritically accepted narrative ignored contradictory evidence.
A narrativa aceita acriticamente ignorou evidências contraditórias.
3. Received passively without resistance or debate
The uncritically accepted assumptions shaped the entire research methodology.
Os pressupostos aceitos acriticamente moldaram toda a metodologia de pesquisa.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic discourse when critiquing methodologies, theories, or historical narratives that lack proper scientific scrutiny. It reflects a growing emphasis on critical thinking and epistemological rigor in educational and intellectual spheres across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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