misguided principles
[mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd ˈprɪnsəpəlz]
noun phrase
princípios equivocados
1. Fundamental beliefs or moral rules that are based on incorrect understanding, poor judgment, or faulty reasoning
His misguided principles led him to make decisions that harmed his family.
Seus princípios equivocados o levaram a tomar decisões que prejudicaram sua família.
2. Core values or doctrines that are mistaken, misplaced, or based on false assumptions
The organization was founded on misguided principles that did not account for ethical concerns.
A organização foi fundada em princípios equivocados que não levavam em conta preocupações éticas.
The phrase 'misguided principles' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian discourse when critiquing political ideologies, business decisions, or personal moral choices. In Brazil, it often appears in academic debates about ethics and governance, while in the USA it is frequently used in political and social commentary. The term carries an implicit judgment that someone has acted from conviction but with flawed understanding.
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