unsubstantiated assertion
[/ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃieɪtɪd əˈsɜrʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unsubstantiated assertions
afirmação infundada
1. A claim or statement made without supporting evidence, proof, or reliable sources
His accusation was merely an unsubstantiated assertion with no factual basis.
Sua acusação era meramente uma afirmação infundada sem base factual.
2. A declaration presented as fact without having been verified or corroborated
The journalist refused to publish the unsubstantiated assertion until proper evidence was obtained.
O jornalista recusou-se a publicar a afirmação infundada até obter evidências apropriadas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, unsubstantiated assertions are heavily criticized in journalism, law, and academic discourse. In Brazilian legal proceedings, unsubstantiated assertions can be grounds for dismissal of cases. In American culture, the phrase gained prominence during the internet age and social media era, where misinformation spreads rapidly. The concept is central to critical thinking education in both countries.
NYC Slang
talk without receipts
Related Idioms & Phrases
make bold claims without evidence
talk is cheap
put your money where your mouth is
back up your words with facts
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