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
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