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competing aim

[kəmˈpiːtɪŋ eɪm]
nounpl: competing aims
objetivo concorrente
1. A goal or objective that conflicts with or works against another goal, requiring difficult choices or trade-offs
The company faces competing aims of maximizing profit and reducing environmental impact.
A empresa enfrenta objetivos concorrentes de maximizar lucros e reduzir o impacto ambiental.
2. Multiple intentions or purposes that are mutually exclusive or difficult to achieve simultaneously
Parents often struggle with competing aims of providing discipline and showing affection.
Os pais frequentemente lutam com objetivos concorrentes de fornecer disciplina e demonstrar afeto.
Synonyms
conflicting goalconflicting objectivecompeting interestcompeting priorityconflicting aim
Antonyms
aligned aimshared goalcommon objectivecomplementary aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo concorrente
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
objetivo concorrente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'fins contraditórios'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be at cross purposes
to have conflicting objectives
to juggle competing priorities
to balance competing interests
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