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unfounded proposal

[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd prəˈpoʊzəl/]
noun phrasepl: unfounded proposals
proposta infundada
1. A suggestion or plan that lacks factual basis, evidence, or logical support
The board rejected the unfounded proposal without further consideration.
O conselho rejeitou a proposta infundada sem consideração adicional.
2. A recommendation that is not grounded in reality or supported by proper reasoning
His unfounded proposal to eliminate all regulations was met with skepticism.
Sua proposta infundada de eliminar todas as regulamentações foi recebida com ceticismo.
Synonyms
baseless proposalgroundless suggestionunsubstantiated proposalunsupported ideainvalid proposal
Antonyms
well-founded proposalsubstantiated proposalevidence-based suggestiongrounded proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta infundada
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
proposta sem fundamento
Common alternative phrasing in business environments
Portugal
proposta sem fundamento
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pie in the sky
castle in the air
without a leg to stand on
built on sand
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