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mercenary

Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics; a person hired to fight in a foreign army for financial gain.

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Example

Critics accused the corporation of mercenary motives, arguing it prioritized profit over the well-being of local communities.

Synonyms

avariciousvenalacquisitive

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