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unsupported reasoning

[/ˌʌnsəˈpɔːrtɪd ˈriːzənɪŋ/]
nounpl: unsupported reasonings
raciocínio não fundamentado
1. An argument or logical conclusion that lacks evidence, facts, or valid justification to support its claims
The judge dismissed the defendant's unsupported reasoning as mere speculation without concrete evidence.
O juiz rejeitou o raciocínio não fundamentado do réu como mera especulação sem provas concretas.
2. A line of thinking that is not backed by reliable sources, data, or logical proof
The academic paper was criticized for its unsupported reasoning and lack of empirical data.
O artigo acadêmico foi criticado pelo seu raciocínio não fundamentado e falta de dados empíricos.
NYC Slang
pulling it out of thin air
Synonyms
unfounded reasoningbaseless argumentunsubstantiated claimweak argumentfallacious reasoning
Antonyms
well-supported reasoningsound argumentevidence-based reasoningsubstantiated claimvalid reasoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
raciocínio não fundamentado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese academic and legal contexts
São Paulo
argumento sem fundamento
Alternative phrasing used in business and legal settings
Portugal
argumentação infundada
Preferred in European Portuguese formal discourse
General Brazilian
raciocínio infundado
Alternative form with similar meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

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