unscrupulous objective
[/ʌnˈskruːpjələs əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
noun phrasepl: unscrupulous objectives
objetivo sem escrúpulos
1. a goal or aim pursued without ethical considerations, moral principles, or honesty; a target achieved through dishonest or corrupt means
The corporation pursued unscrupulous objectives to maximize profits, ignoring environmental regulations.
A corporação perseguiu objetivos sem escrúpulos para maximizar lucros, ignorando regulamentações ambientais.
2. an intention or purpose that disregards fairness, integrity, or the rights of others
His unscrupulous objective was to manipulate investors through false information.
Seu objetivo sem escrúpulos era manipular investidores através de informações falsas.
This term is commonly used in discussions of business ethics, politics, and law in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in media coverage of corruption scandals (escândalos de corrupção). In the USA, it is frequently invoked in corporate accountability debates and political discourse regarding ethical standards.
NYC Slang
sketchy goal / shady objective
Related Idioms & Phrases
achieve one's objectives at any cost
stop at nothing to reach one's goals
the end justifies the means
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