unfounded choice

[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd tʃɔɪs/]
noun phrasepl: unfounded choices
escolha infundada
1. A decision or selection made without sufficient evidence, logical reasoning, or valid justification
His decision to quit his job was an unfounded choice made in anger.
Sua decisão de sair do emprego foi uma escolha infundada feita com raiva.
2. A selection based on assumptions, prejudices, or incomplete information rather than facts
The committee rejected the proposal as an unfounded choice without proper analysis.
O comitê rejeitou a proposta como uma escolha infundada sem análise adequada.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, emphasizing that a choice is 'unfounded' (infundada) is a common way to critique decision-making processes that lack proper analysis or evidence. In American culture, this phrase is often used in legal, scientific, and professional discussions to challenge decisions made without adequate justification or data.
NYC Slang
bad call; shot in the dark; wild guess
Synonyms / Sinônimos
baseless choicegroundless decisionunjustified selectionarbitrary choiceunsubstantiated decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
founded choicewell-reasoned decisioninformed selectionjustified choiceevidence-based decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha infundada
Most common translation used in standard Portuguese
São Paulo
escolha sem fundamento
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
escolha sem base
More colloquial variation used in informal speech
Portugal
escolha infundada/sem fundamento
Both translations are acceptable; formal written Portuguese prefers 'infundada'

Related Words

unfoundedgroundlessbaselessunjustifiedreasoningevidencejudgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

a shot in the dark
a wild goose chase
jumping to conclusions
without rhyme or reason
barking up the wrong tree
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