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principled

[/ˈprɪnsəpəld/]
adjective
íntegro, de princípios
1. Guided by or based on moral or ethical principles; acting in accordance with one's beliefs
She made a principled decision to refuse the bribe.
Ela tomou uma decisão íntegra ao recusar o suborno.
2. Adhering firmly to a set of principles or standards
He is a principled lawyer who always defends justice.
Ele é um advogado de princípios que sempre defende a justiça.
3. Based on a logical framework or systematic approach
We need a more principled approach to solving this problem.
Precisamos de uma abordagem mais sistemática para resolver este problema.
Synonyms
ethicalmoraluprightvirtuousconscientioushonorable
Antonyms
unprincipledunethicalimmoraldishonestcorrupt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de princípios, íntegro
Common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
de princípios, correto
Emphasis on correctness and moral standards
Portugal
de princípios, íntegro
Similar usage as in Brazil with slight formal preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

a man/woman of principle
stick to one's principles
compromise one's principles
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