unjustified increase
[/ˌʌndʒʌstɪfaɪd ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: unjustified increases
aumento injustificado
1. An increase in price, salary, rate, or quantity that lacks reasonable or valid justification or explanation
The unjustified increase in rent prompted tenants to file a complaint with the housing authority.
O aumento injustificado do aluguel levou os inquilinos a apresentarem uma reclamação à autoridade de habitação.
2. A rise in costs or charges without proper documentation, evidence, or logical reasoning to support it
Consumers criticized the company for an unjustified increase in product prices without any improvement in quality.
Os consumidores criticaram a empresa pelo aumento injustificado nos preços dos produtos sem qualquer melhoria na qualidade.
In Brazil, discussions about unjustified increases are particularly common in contexts of inflation and consumer protection. The phrase is frequently used in labor disputes, tenant-landlord conflicts, and consumer advocacy. In the USA, similar concerns arise in discussions about healthcare costs, housing, and utility rates, often triggering regulatory reviews and consumer complaints.
NYC Slang
bogus hike or straight-up price gouging
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