inhumane aim

[ɪnˈhjuːmeɪn eɪm]
noun phrasepl: inhumane aims
objetivo desumano
1. A goal, purpose, or intention that is cruel, brutal, or lacking in compassion and human decency
The regime's inhumane aim was to eliminate the entire population.
O objetivo desumano do regime era eliminar toda a população.
2. An objective that disregards human rights, dignity, or welfare
The company's inhumane aim of maximizing profits at any cost violated worker safety standards.
O objetivo desumano da empresa de maximizar lucros a qualquer custo violou os padrões de segurança dos trabalhadores.
This phrase is predominantly used in formal, academic, legal, and journalistic contexts when discussing human rights violations, war crimes, or systemic cruelty. In Brazil and Portugal, it carries significant moral weight and is often employed in discussions of historical atrocities, institutional violence, or corporate misconduct. The term reflects values of human dignity central to both Brazilian and Portuguese legal and ethical frameworks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cruel objectivebrutal purposebarbaric goalcallous intentionmerciless aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
humane aimcompassionate goalbenevolent objectivehumanitarian purposeethical intention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo desumano
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
propósito desumano
Alternative with 'propósito' slightly more common in informal speech
São Paulo
objetivo desumano
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
objetivo desumano
Same usage as Brazil, though 'propósito desumano' also acceptable

Related Words

inhumanitycrueltybrutalityatrocitydehumanizationcompassiondignity

Related Idioms & Phrases

with inhumane aim and purpose
pursue an inhumane aim
accomplish an inhumane aim
thwart inhumane aims
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