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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dishonest goalcorrupt aimunethical purposeimmoral targetdeceitful objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
ethical objectivemoral aimhonest goalprincipled purposerighteous objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo sem escrúpulos
most common and neutral term
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo desonesto
emphasizes dishonesty over lack of scruples
São Paulo
propósito sem ética
formal business context, emphasizes ethical violation
Portugal
objetivo desprezível
emphasizes contemptible nature; slightly different register

Related Words

unscrupulousobjectiveintegritydishonestycorruptdeception

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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