excessive request

[/ɪkˈsɛsɪv rɪˈkwɛst/]
nounpl: excessive requests
pedido excessivo
1. A demand or appeal for something that goes beyond reasonable limits or what is considered appropriate or necessary
The customer's excessive request for refunds without valid reasons was rejected by the company.
O pedido excessivo de reembolsos sem justificativas válidas foi rejeitado pela empresa.
2. An unreasonable or immoderate solicitation that places undue burden on the recipient
His excessive request for personal favors made his colleagues uncomfortable.
Seu pedido excessivo de favores pessoais deixou seus colegas desconfortáveis.
3. A demand that exceeds standard procedures, policies, or accepted norms
The excessive request for company resources was deemed inappropriate by management.
O pedido excessivo de recursos da empresa foi considerado inadequado pela gerência.
In Brazilian business culture, making excessive requests can damage professional relationships and is generally avoided. Americans may be more direct in rejecting such requests, while Portuguese speakers often soften refusals with explanations. The term is commonly used in customer service, human resources, and corporate contexts.
NYC Slang
ask for too much
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unreasonable demandimmoderate requestextravagant appealunwarranted solicitation
Antonyms / Antônimos
modest requestreasonable demandappropriate appealreasonable solicitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido excessivo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pedido exagerado
Common colloquial alternative in Rio
São Paulo
solicitação excessiva
More formal variant used in business contexts
Portugal
pedido excessivo
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

demandsolicitationpetitionappealrequisition

Related Idioms & Phrases

ask for the moon
ask for more than one's share
overstep the mark
pushing it
cross the line
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