outrageous demand

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

A demand that is shockingly bad or excessive.

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Examples (10)

  • The kidnappers made an outrageous demand for a fleet of helicopters and a million dollars in cash.
  • The union's initial proposal included the outrageous demand that all employees get a six-month paid vacation.
  • I couldn't believe his outrageous demand for me to co-sign his massive loan.
  • Faced with such an outrageous demand, the small country sought help from its allies.
  • The pop star's contract rider contained an outrageous demand for a room filled only with white roses.
  • It was an outrageous demand, and everyone in the room knew it was just a negotiation tactic.
  • The company viewed the lawsuit's settlement figure as an outrageous demand and decided to fight it in court.
  • He had the audacity to make the outrageous demand that his ex-wife pay for his new apartment.
  • Giving in to one outrageous demand will only lead to more in the future.
  • The conquering army's outrageous demand for unconditional surrender was met with fierce resistance.