unsustainable arguments

[/ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl ˈɑːrɡjuːmənts/]
noun phrasepl: unsustainable arguments
argumentos insustentáveis
1. Arguments or claims that cannot be maintained, supported, or justified logically; reasoning that lacks sufficient evidence or logical coherence
The lawyer presented unsustainable arguments that were quickly dismissed by the judge.
O advogado apresentou argumentos insustentáveis que foram rapidamente rejeitados pelo juiz.
2. Claims or positions that cannot continue to be held without contradicting established facts or principles
His theory relied on unsustainable arguments about the nature of climate change.
Sua teoria se baseava em argumentos insustentáveis sobre a natureza das mudanças climáticas.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, legal, and political discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in university debates and legal proceedings. The concept emphasizes the importance of logical rigor and evidence-based argumentation, values highly regarded in professional and intellectual spheres across both cultures.
NYC Slang
weak sauce / that doesn't hold water
Synonyms / Sinônimos
weak argumentsflawed reasoningindefensible claimsunjustifiable positionsbaseless arguments
Antonyms / Antônimos
sustainable argumentssound reasoningvalid claimsjustifiable positionswell-founded arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
argumentos insustentáveis
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
argumentos insustentáveis / argumentos frágeis
Professional and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
argumentos que não se sustentam
More colloquial phrasing common in informal speech
Portugal
argumentos insustentáveis / argumentos insuportáveis
Similar usage but 'insuportáveis' also used in European Portuguese

Related Words

logical fallacyreasoningevidencejustificationcoherencevalidity

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't hold water
falls apart under scrutiny
can't stand up in court
full of holes
built on sand
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →