irreconcilable objective
[/ˌɪrɛkənˈsaɪləbəl əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
noun phrasepl: irreconcilable objectives
objetivo irreconciliável
1. A goal or aim that cannot be made compatible or brought into agreement with another goal; conflicting objectives that cannot both be achieved simultaneously
The two nations had irreconcilable objectives regarding territorial claims.
Os dois países tinham objetivos irreconciliáveis com relação às reclamações territoriais.
2. In negotiation or conflict resolution, aims or purposes that are fundamentally opposed and cannot be satisfied at the same time
Management and labor had irreconcilable objectives in the contract dispute.
A administração e os trabalhadores tinham objetivos irreconciliáveis na disputa contratual.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, diplomatic, and legal contexts when discussing negotiations that have reached an impasse. It reflects a recognition that some conflicts cannot be resolved through compromise and emphasizes the fundamental nature of disagreement. In the USA, it appears frequently in political discourse and labor disputes, often signaling the end of productive negotiations.
NYC Slang
oil and water / ships passing in the night (informal expressions for incompatible goals)
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