denied request
[/dɪˈnaɪd rɪˈkwɛst/]
noun phrasepl: denied requests
pedido negado
1. A formal or informal petition, application, or appeal that has been rejected or refused by the person or authority with the power to grant it
The denied request for a salary increase left the employee disappointed.
O pedido negado de aumento de salário deixou o funcionário decepcionado.
2. An instance where someone asks for something and receives a negative response or refusal
After the denied request for vacation time, she decided to plan a trip for the following year.
Após o pedido negado de férias, ela decidiu planejar uma viagem para o ano seguinte.
In Brazilian corporate culture, a 'pedido negado' is typically communicated formally but can be softened with explanations. In the US, denied requests often lead to appeals or escalations. The phrase is neutral and commonly used in both professional and personal contexts across both cultures.
NYC Slang
no-go request, shot down request
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