unethical objective

[/ʌnˈɛθɪkəl əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
nounpl: unethical objectives
objetivo antiético
1. A goal or aim that violates moral principles, professional standards, or ethical guidelines; a purpose that is morally wrong or dishonest
The company was criticized for pursuing an unethical objective of maximizing profits at the expense of worker safety.
A empresa foi criticada por perseguir um objetivo antiético de maximizar lucros à custa da segurança dos trabalhadores.
2. An intention or target that contradicts established codes of conduct in a specific field or profession
The researcher's unethical objective to manipulate data undermined the integrity of the entire study.
O objetivo antiético do pesquisador de manipular dados prejudicou a integridade de todo o estudo.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, identifying and avoiding unethical objectives is central to compliance training and governance frameworks. In Brazil, there is increasing emphasis on ethical conduct following corporate scandals, while in the USA, this term is commonly used in legal, medical, and business ethics discussions. The Portuguese phrase 'objetivo antiético' is formal and typically used in official complaints, audits, or academic critiques.
NYC Slang
shady goal / dirty objective
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immoral objectivedishonest goalcorrupt aimunscrupulous objectiveimproper purpose
Antonyms / Antônimos
ethical objectivemoral goalhonest aimprincipled objectivevirtuous purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo antiético
Standard formal usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetivo antiético / propósito desonesto
Corporate environments frequently use both terms interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo antiético
Common in educational and government discourse
Portugal
objetivo não ético / propósito imoral
Portuguese tends to use 'não ético' more frequently than 'antiético'

Related Words

ethicsmoralityintegritymisconductcorruptionprofessional standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross an ethical line
compromise one's principles
take shortcuts ethically
sell one's soul
play fast and loose with ethics
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