unacceptable proposal
[/ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbəl prəˈpoʊzəl/]
noun phrasepl: unacceptable proposals
proposta inaceitável
1. A suggestion, offer, or plan that is not satisfactory and cannot be agreed to or approved
The salary offer was an unacceptable proposal that we had to reject immediately.
A oferta de salário foi uma proposta inaceitável que tivemos que rejeitar imediatamente.
2. A proposition or terms that violate standards, principles, or expectations
The contract contained unacceptable proposals regarding working conditions.
O contrato continha propostas inaceitáveis sobre as condições de trabalho.
3. An offer or idea that is considered offensive, inappropriate, or unreasonable
His behavior was deemed an unacceptable proposal for membership in the organization.
Seu comportamento foi considerado uma proposta inaceitável para a associação na organização.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, an 'unacceptable proposal' is taken seriously in formal negotiations. Brazilians may express rejection more diplomatically with phrases like 'difícil de aceitar' (difficult to accept), while Americans tend to be more direct. In corporate settings across both cultures, explicitly labeling something as 'unacceptable' signals the end of negotiation on that particular point unless significant changes are made.
NYC Slang
a non-starter / a dealbreaker
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