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.
NYC Slang
swallowed whole
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unquestioningly acceptedblindly acceptedpassively acceptedwithout scrutinytaken for granted
Antonyms / Antônimos
critically examinedrigorously questionedcarefully evaluatedskeptically received

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aceito acriticamente
Most common usage in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
aceito sem crítica
Alternative formulation commonly used in institutional settings
Portugal
aceite acriticamente
European Portuguese variant with slightly different conjugation
Academic/Formal
tomado como pressuposto inquestionável
More elaborate academic formulation

Related Words

critical thinkingintellectual rigorscholarly examinationepistemological inquiry

Related Idioms & Phrases

taken at face value
taken for granted
bought without question
swallowed hook, line, and sinker
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