capricious demand
[kə-ˈpri-shəs dɪ-ˈmand]
noun phrasepl: capricious demands
exigência caprichosa
1. An unreasonable or arbitrary request that changes unpredictably based on whim or sudden fancy rather than logic or principle
The boss's capricious demands made it impossible for the team to plan their work effectively.
As exigências caprichosas do chefe tornavam impossível o planejamento eficaz do trabalho da equipe.
2. A requirement or request made on impulse without consideration for practical consequences or consistency
She made another capricious demand, asking them to change the entire project direction without explanation.
Ela fez mais uma exigência caprichosa, pedindo que mudassem completamente a direção do projeto sem explicação.
In Brazilian corporate culture, capricious demands are often viewed negatively as signs of poor management or indecisiveness. In American business contexts, calling someone's requests 'capricious' is a direct criticism suggesting unprofessionalism and lack of clear direction.
NYC Slang
crazy ask / out-of-left-field demand
Related Idioms & Phrases
at someone's capricious whim
subject to capricious demands
make capricious demands on someone
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