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weak arguments

[wiːk ˈɑːrɡjuːmənts]
noun
argumentos fracos
1. Arguments that lack sufficient evidence, logical coherence, or persuasive power; reasoning that fails to convincingly support a claim or position
The lawyer presented weak arguments that failed to convince the jury.
O advogado apresentou argumentos fracos que falharam em convencer o júri.
2. Statements or reasoning that are easily challenged or refuted due to logical flaws or insufficient support
His weak arguments were quickly dismantled by the opposing debater.
Seus argumentos fracos foram rapidamente desmantelados pelo debatedor adversário.
NYC Slang
weak sauce
Synonyms
feeble argumentsflimsy argumentsunconvincing argumentspoor reasoningthin arguments
Antonyms
strong argumentscompelling argumentspersuasive argumentssolid reasoningpowerful arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentos fracos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
argumentos fracos
Common in academic and formal discourse
Rio de Janeiro
argumentos fracos
Standard usage
Portugal
argumentos fracos
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold water
stand up in court
fall apart
not hold up
full of holes
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