flawed ethics
[/flɔːd ˈɛθɪks/]
noun phrase
ética deficiente
1. A system of moral principles that contains errors, inconsistencies, or fails to uphold proper moral standards
The company's flawed ethics led to the financial scandal.
A ética deficiente da empresa levou ao escândalo financeiro.
2. Moral reasoning or conduct that is fundamentally compromised or corrupted
His flawed ethics became evident when he justified the unethical business practices.
Sua ética deficiente se tornou evidente quando ele justificou as práticas comerciais antiéticas.
3. A framework of values that lacks integrity or fails to address moral obligations properly
The board's flawed ethics prioritized profits over worker safety.
A ética deficiente do conselho priorizava lucros em vez da segurança dos trabalhadores.
In Brazil and the USA, 'flawed ethics' is commonly discussed in contexts of corporate scandals, political corruption, and institutional failures. In Brazilian culture, there's often a cultural understanding (sometimes criticized) of jeito brasileiro (finding creative ways around rules), which can relate to discussions of flawed ethics in informal contexts. In the USA, the term is frequently used in business schools, legal discussions, and public discourse about corporate responsibility and governance.
NYC Slang
sketchy morals / shady ethics
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