unfounded consequence
[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/]
noun phrasepl: unfounded consequences
consequência infundada
1. A result or effect that follows from something without a valid basis, reason, or evidence to support the original claim
The unfounded consequence of the rumor was that the company lost several major clients.
A consequência infundada do boato foi que a empresa perdeu vários clientes importantes.
2. An outcome derived from a premise, belief, or assertion that lacks factual foundation
Drawing an unfounded consequence from incomplete data led to incorrect policy decisions.
Tirar uma consequência infundada de dados incompletos levou a decisões políticas incorretas.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and journalistic contexts in both Brazil and Portugal when discussing logical fallacies, misinformation, or faulty reasoning. It reflects an emphasis on evidence-based argumentation in formal discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
jumping to conclusions
reading between the lines
making a mountain out of a molehill
tirar conclusões precipitadas
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