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extreme position

[ɪkˈstriːm pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: extreme positions
posição extrema
1. A viewpoint, stance, or location that is at the furthest limit or most radical end of a spectrum
His extreme position on climate policy alienated moderate voters.
Sua posição extrema sobre a política climática afastou os eleitores moderados.
2. A physical location or posture that is at the outermost edge or represents maximum extension
The climber was in an extreme position on the cliff face.
O alpinista estava em uma posição extrema na parede do penhasco.
3. A difficult or precarious situation with limited options
The company found itself in an extreme position after the market crash.
A empresa se viu em uma posição extrema após o crash do mercado.
Synonyms
radical stanceextreme viewpointfar-right positionfar-left positionextreme measure
Antonyms
moderate positioncentrist viewbalanced stancemiddle ground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição extrema
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
posição extrema
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
posição extrema
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
posição extrema
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go to extremes
take an extreme position
push to the extreme
extreme measures
take a hard line
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