callous purpose
[ˈkæləs ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrasepl: callous purposes
propósito insensível
1. an intention or objective that shows a deliberate disregard for the feelings, suffering, or welfare of others; an aim pursued with cruelty or indifference
He acted with callous purpose, dismissing the concerns of those affected by his decisions.
Ele agiu com propósito insensível, descartando as preocupações daqueles afetados por suas decisões.
2. a calculated goal achieved through hardened or emotionally unmoved methods
The company's callous purpose was to maximize profits regardless of environmental impact.
O propósito insensível da empresa era maximizar lucros independentemente do impacto ambiental.
This phrase is commonly used in formal or literary contexts in both Brazilian and American English to describe deliberate harmful actions. In Brazil, it often appears in legal, journalistic, or educational discourse when discussing unethical corporate or political behavior. The concept reflects a moral judgment rather than a purely descriptive statement.
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