aggressive demand

[əˈɡresɪv dɪˈmænd]
nounpl: aggressive demands
demanda agressiva
1. A forceful or insistent request for something, often made in a confrontational manner without willingness to negotiate
The union made an aggressive demand for a 15% wage increase.
O sindicato fez uma demanda agressiva por um aumento de 15% nos salários.
2. In business/economics, a sudden sharp increase in the quantity of a product or service that consumers want to purchase
The aggressive demand for semiconductors has driven up prices significantly.
A demanda agressiva por semicondutores aumentou os preços significativamente.
3. A claim or assertion made with force and intensity, often implying hostility or non-compliance options
The creditor made an aggressive demand for immediate payment of the debt.
O credor fez uma demanda agressiva pelo pagamento imediato da dívida.
In Brazilian business culture, 'demanda agressiva' is commonly used in labor disputes and commercial negotiations. The term reflects a direct, confrontational approach typical of assertive bargaining. In the USA, 'aggressive demand' is frequently used in labor relations, real estate negotiations, and market analysis, where it signals market pressure or non-negotiable conditions. The phrase carries connotations of urgency and potential conflict.
NYC Slang
hard ask
Synonyms / Sinônimos
forceful demandinsistent demandpressing demandassertive demandstrong demandurgent demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
gentle requestmild suggestionpolite inquirymodest demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demanda agressiva
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demanda agressiva / exigência agressiva
Both terms used in business context
Rio de Janeiro
demanda agressiva
Common in labor negotiations
Portugal
procura agressiva / exigência agressiva
Uses 'procura' for demand in economic context

Related Words

demandaggressiveassertivenegotiationconfrontationinsistenceultimatumpressing need

Related Idioms & Phrases

make demands
lay down the law
put the screws on
call the shots
set the record straight
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