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refused principles
[rɪˈfjuːzd ˈprɪnsəpəlz]
noun phrase
princípios recusados
1.
Moral or ethical standards that have been deliberately rejected or declined
He stood firm in his refused principles, unwilling to compromise his values.
Ele manteve-se firme em seus princípios recusados, recusando-se a comprometer seus valores.
2.
Core beliefs or rules that someone has consciously decided not to accept or follow
The activist's refused principles led her to reject the corrupt system.
Os princípios recusados da ativista a levaram a rejeitar o sistema corrupto.
Synonyms
rejected principles
declined standards
repudiated beliefs
disclaimed values
Antonyms
accepted principles
embraced standards
adopted values
upheld beliefs
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
princípios recusados
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
princípios recusados
Commonly used in European Portuguese with same meaning
São Paulo
princípios rejeitados
Alternative form sometimes preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand by one's refused principles
hold fast to refused principles
remain true to refused principles
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