inhumane decision
[/ɪnhjuːˈmeɪn dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: inhumane decisions / decisões desumanas
decisão desumana
1. A choice or judgment that lacks compassion, mercy, or consideration for human suffering; a decision that treats people with cruelty or disregard for their dignity and wellbeing
The government's decision to deny medical treatment to refugees was considered inhumane.
A decisão do governo de negar tratamento médico aos refugiados foi considerada desumana.
2. A resolution or course of action that violates basic human rights or causes unnecessary harm
Critics called the factory's decision to employ children an inhumane decision.
Críticos chamaram a decisão da fábrica de empregar crianças de uma decisão desumana.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, describing a decision as 'inhumane' carries strong moral weight and is often used in political discourse, human rights discussions, and social media activism. In Brazil, this term is frequently invoked in debates about social inequality and workers' rights. In the USA, it's commonly used in discussions about immigration policy, criminal justice, and healthcare access.
NYC Slang
heartless move / cold decision
Related Idioms & Phrases
a decision lacking human compassion
a decision that goes against human dignity
a decision made without consideration for suffering
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