mercenary

• Que age movido principalmente pelo desejo de dinheiro ou outra vantagem material, e não por princípios morais ou lealdade. Também se diz de quem trabalha em troca de pagamento, especialmente de soldado que serve a um país estrangeiro ou a quem o contrata.

Primarily motivated by a desire for money or other material gain, rather than by moral principles or loyalty.

1. Motivated by moneyC1formal

   Primarily motivated by a desire for money or material gain, rather than by moral or ethical considerations.

   Mercenário

   • His mercenary attitude towards the charity work was disappointing.
   • She made a mercenary decision to marry for wealth.
   • The company's mercenary policies prioritized profit over employee well-being.

   Sinônimosacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinggreedymaterialisticvenal

   Antônimosaltruisticgenerousidealisticphilanthropicprincipledselflessunselfish

• Substantivo que designa um soldado profissional contratado para servir em um exército ou conflito estrangeiro, geralmente motivado por lucro pessoal e não por lealdade ou ideologia.

A noun referring to a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or conflict, typically motivated by personal gain rather than loyalty or ideology.

1. Hired soldierB2formal

   A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or conflict for money.

   Mercenário

   • The general hired mercenaries to reinforce his troops.
   • Mercenaries fought for profit rather than loyalty.
   • The government denied using mercenaries in the conflict.

   Sinônimoshired gunsoldier of fortune

2. Person motivated by moneyC1informal

   Someone who acts primarily for financial gain, often disregarding ethics or loyalty.

   Mercenário

   • He's a mercenary who only cares about the highest bidder.
   • The lawyer was accused of being a mercenary for taking the case.
   • She called him a mercenary for switching jobs for a higher salary.

   Sinônimoshired gunsoldier of fortune

   Antônimosaltruistidealistpatriot