If someone makes a sweeping statement or generalization, they make a statement which applies to all things of a particular kind, although they have not considered all the relevant facts carefully. [disapproval] It is far too early to make sweeping statements about gene therapy. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

What is a sweeping statement example?

Some other examples of sweeping (sometimes insulting) statements: 1- A man argues with his house wife "what exactly you do at home all day long?" 2- This whole nation or country is arrogant/corrupt.

How can we avoid sweeping statements?

Avoid sweeping statements or generalisations. Do not make direct statements that are impossible to back up. You can do this by choosing your vocabulary carefully... Some good words to insert into your writing to display caution are: “tends”, “suggests”, “could”, “may”, “might”, “possibly”, “probably” etc.