mercenary
adjective/mɨɾ.sɨ.ˈna.ɾju/medium
mer·ce·ná·ri·o
Definition
Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
He was accused of having mercenary motives in the deal.
The mercenary soldier fought for the highest bidder.
Common collocations
mercenary soldiermercenary motives
Etymology
Do latim 'mercenarius', de 'merces' (salário, recompensa).