unquestioningly accepted

[ʌn'kwɛstʃənɪŋli əkˈsɛptəd]
adjective phrase / verb phrase
aceito sem questionamento / aceito inquestionavelmente
1. something that is accepted without doubt, scrutiny, or challenge; received as true or valid without requiring proof or explanation
The theory was unquestioningly accepted by the scientific community for decades.
A teoria foi aceita sem questionamento pela comunidade científica por décadas.
2. received or approved without hesitation or skepticism; adopted unconditionally
Traditional practices were unquestioningly accepted by the younger generation.
As práticas tradicionais foram aceitas inquestionavelmente pela geração mais jovem.
In Brazilian culture, this phrase often relates to respect for authority figures and traditional values, where questioning elders or established norms may be seen as disrespectful. In American contexts, it frequently appears in academic or scientific discussions where paradigm shifts challenge previously unquestioningly accepted theories. The concept is central to discussions about critical thinking and education in both cultures.
NYC Slang
no cap / straight up accepted
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blindly accepteduncritically acceptedreadily acceptedunconditionally acceptedimplicitly acceptedtacitly accepted
Antonyms / Antônimos
critically examinedchallengeddisputedquestionedscrutinizeddoubted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aceito sem questionamento
most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aceito na mão grande
colloquial expression meaning accepted without reservation
São Paulo
aceito sem pestanejar
informal phrase suggesting immediate acceptance without hesitation
Portugal
aceite sem contestação
more formal Portuguese usage, emphasizing lack of objection

Related Words

unquestionableunquestionedacceptanceskepticismcritical thinkingdogma

Related Idioms & Phrases

taken for granted
taken at face value
accepted wholesale
swallowed hook, line, and sinker
accepted on faith
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