unfounded conclusion
[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd kənˈkluːʒən/]
noun phrasepl: unfounded conclusions
conclusão infundada
1. A conclusion or judgment that lacks sufficient evidence, proof, or logical basis; a conclusion drawn without proper support or justification
The judge ruled that the defendant's conviction was based on an unfounded conclusion without concrete evidence.
O juiz determinou que a condenação do réu era baseada em uma conclusão infundada sem provas concretas.
2. An opinion or assessment made hastily or without adequate investigation or factual support
Reaching an unfounded conclusion about someone's character without knowing them is unfair.
Chegar a uma conclusão infundada sobre o caráter de alguém sem conhecê-lo é injusto.
In both Brazilian and American legal and academic contexts, this term is used to critique reasoning that lacks proper evidentiary support. In Brazil, it's particularly common in juridical discourse and formal debates. The phrase emphasizes the importance of evidence-based reasoning in professional and intellectual discussions across both cultures.
NYC Slang
baseless takeaway; wild conclusion
Related Idioms & Phrases
jump to conclusions
reach the wrong conclusion
conclusion without evidence
conclusão tirada do nada (Portuguese idiom)
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