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unjustified reason

[/ˌʌndʒəˈstɪfaɪd ˈriːzən/]
noun phrasepl: unjustified reasons / razões não justificadas
razão não justificada
1. A reason or explanation that lacks valid support, evidence, or logical basis; a rationale that cannot be adequately defended or explained
The manager's decision to fire the employee was based on an unjustified reason.
A decisão do gerente de demitir o funcionário foi baseada em uma razão não justificada.
2. An excuse or justification that is groundless or without merit
He gave an unjustified reason for missing the meeting.
Ele deu uma razão não justificada para faltar à reunião.
NYC Slang
BS reason / made-up excuse
Synonyms
unfounded reasonbaseless reasongroundless excuseinvalid justificationweak argumentpretext
Antonyms
justified reasonvalid reasonlegitimate reasonwell-founded reasonsound justification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
razão não justificada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
motivo injustificável
Alternative formal phrasing commonly used in legal/business contexts
Portugal
razão não fundamentada
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese, emphasizing lack of foundation

Related Idioms & Phrases

without rhyme or reason
give short shrift to
that doesn't hold water
razão fraca demais
excusa sem pé nem cabeça
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