Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unreasonable-demand
noun
/ʌnˈriː.zən.ə.bəl dɪˈmænd/
Definition
A demand that is not fair, sensible, or appropriate under the circumstances.
Examples
- The manager’s request for employees to work overtime without extra pay was seen as an unreasonable demand.
- To ask a student to complete an entire semester’s work in a single week is an unreasonable demand.
- Her plea for a raise after just two weeks on the job was considered an unreasonable demand by her employer.
Meaning
An unreasonable demand is one that places excessive expectations on an individual or group, often disregarding practicality or fairness.
Synonyms
- excessive request
- irrational demand
- inappropriate request
