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righteous purpose

[ˈraɪtʃəs ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrasepl: righteous purposes
propósito justo
1. a morally justified or virtuous objective; an aim or intention based on principles of justice, morality, or virtue
She pursued her career in social justice with righteous purpose.
Ela perseguiu sua carreira em justiça social com propósito justo.
2. an action or goal driven by moral conviction rather than self-interest
The activists worked with righteous purpose to end discrimination.
Os ativistas trabalharam com propósito justo para acabar com a discriminação.
Synonyms
noble purposemoral objectivevirtuous aimjust causeethical intention
Antonyms
selfish motivesinister purposecorrupt intentionimmoral objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito justo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
propósito justo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
propósito justo
standard usage
Portugal
propósito justo
standard usage; also 'propósito reto' for emphasis on uprightness

Related Idioms & Phrases

with righteous purpose
act with righteous purpose
driven by righteous purpose
a righteous purpose in mind
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