unexamined facts

Definitions

Information or data accepted as true without critical analysis, verification, or investigation.

Assumptions or premises that have not been subjected to logical scrutiny or empirical testing.

Examples

The detective warned that relying on unexamined facts could lead to a wrongful conviction.

In his research paper, he cautioned against drawing conclusions based on unexamined facts gathered from unreliable sources.

Synonyms

assumed truths unverified data taken for granted unquestioned premises accepted notions

Antonyms

verified evidence scrutinized findings proven facts validated information investigated realities