1. in a way that is motivated primarily by money or material gain rather than ideals or ethics

Examples

• The politician acted mercenarily, accepting donations from anyone willing to pay.
• She approached the job mercenarily, caring only about the salary.
• The company mercenarily exploited the crisis to increase profits.
• He mercenarily abandoned his principles when offered a higher position.
• The lawyer worked mercenarily, taking any case that paid well.
• They mercenarily sold their family farm to the highest bidder.