cruel objective
[/kruːəl əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
noun phrasepl: cruel objectives
objetivo cruel
1. A goal or aim that is achieved through harsh, unkind, or inhumane means; an end pursued without regard for suffering or compassion
The dictator pursued a cruel objective of eliminating all opposition, regardless of the human cost.
O ditador perseguiu um objetivo cruel de eliminar toda oposição, independentemente do custo humano.
2. In philosophy or ethics, a goal that inherently involves or necessitates cruelty or harm to achieve it
History shows that many empires achieved their expansion through cruel objectives.
A história mostra que muitos impérios alcançaram sua expansão através de objetivos cruéis.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, literary, or historical contexts when discussing ethics, politics, or philosophy. It carries significant moral weight and is typically used to condemn or critically analyze actions and intentions, particularly in discussions of war, colonialism, or human rights abuses.
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