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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
baseless consequencegroundless resultunsupported outcomeunwarranted conclusion
Antonyms / Antônimos
founded consequencejustified resultwarranted outcomevalid conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
consequência infundada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
consequência sem base
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
resultado sem fundamento
More formal business context
Portugal
consequência infundada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'sem fundamento' is also used

Related Words

unfounded claimlogical consequencespurious reasoningunsubstantiated allegation

Related Idioms & Phrases

jumping to conclusions
reading between the lines
making a mountain out of a molehill
tirar conclusões precipitadas
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