debased values
[dɪˈbeɪst ˈvæljuːz]
noun phrase
valores degradados; valores corrompidos
1. moral, ethical, or social standards that have been reduced in quality, worth, or integrity; principles that have been corrupted or lowered from their original standards
The company's debased values became apparent when executives prioritized profit over employee safety.
Os valores degradados da empresa ficaram evidentes quando os executivos priorizaram o lucro em detrimento da segurança dos funcionários.
2. in economics, currency or monetary systems that have been reduced in intrinsic value or purchasing power through inflation or debasement
Debased values of the currency led to widespread economic instability.
Os valores degradados da moeda levaram à instabilidade econômica generalizada.
3. standards, principles, or ideals that have been compromised, diluted, or corrupted over time
The institution suffered from debased values after years of corruption and mismanagement.
A instituição sofreu com valores corrompidos após anos de corrupção e má gestão.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'debased values' is used to criticize institutional or personal moral decline. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in discussions about political corruption and corporate ethics. In the USA, it often appears in debates about social standards, cultural shifts, and institutional integrity. The term carries significant negative connotation and is typically used in formal or academic discourse.
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