unfounded assertion
[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd əˈsɜːrʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unfounded assertions
afirmação infundada
1. a claim or statement made without adequate evidence, proof, or factual basis
The accusation was nothing more than an unfounded assertion with no supporting evidence.
A acusação era nada mais que uma afirmação infundada sem nenhuma evidência que a sustentasse.
2. an allegation or declaration that lacks logical reasoning or factual support
His unfounded assertion about the company's finances caused unnecessary panic among investors.
Sua afirmação infundada sobre as finanças da empresa causou pânico desnecessário entre os investidores.
In both American and Brazilian legal and academic contexts, identifying unfounded assertions is critical for intellectual honesty and credibility. In Brazil, challenging unfounded assertions is particularly important in media discourse and political debate. In the USA, this term is frequently used in legal proceedings and journalistic writing to expose misinformation or unsubstantiated claims.
NYC Slang
that's cap / that's BS / talking out of your ass
Related Idioms & Phrases
make unfounded assertions
level unfounded assertions against someone
dismiss as unfounded assertions
unfounded assertions without merit
bare unfounded assertions
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