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honorable aim

[ˈɑnərəbəl eɪm]
noun phrasepl: honorable aims
objetivo honroso
1. A goal or purpose that is morally upright, dignified, and worthy of respect
His honorable aim was to help the underprivileged communities.
Seu objetivo honroso era ajudar as comunidades desfavorecidas.
2. An intention or ambition that reflects integrity and ethical principles
The organization pursued honorable aims in promoting education.
A organização perseguiu objetivos honrosos na promoção da educação.
Synonyms
noble purposeworthy goalvirtuous intentionrespectable objectiveethical aim
Antonyms
dishonorable aimignoble purposecorrupt intentionunethical goalbase objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo honroso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
objetivo honroso
Common formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo honroso
Standard formal expression
Portugal
objectivo honroso
European Portuguese spelling variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

to pursue an honorable aim
with honorable aims
an aim true and honorable
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