outrageous demand
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
A demand that is shockingly bad or excessive.
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- 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.