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unreasonable proposal

[/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbl prəˈpoʊzəl/]
noun phrasepl: unreasonable proposals / propostas irrazoáveis
proposta irrazoável
1. A suggestion or plan that is not based on good sense or sound judgment; an offer that is excessive, unfair, or impossible to accept
The salary offer was an unreasonable proposal given the job responsibilities.
A oferta de salário era uma proposta irrazoável considerando as responsabilidades do cargo.
2. A request or demand that goes beyond what is acceptable or practical
His request for a 50% discount was an unreasonable proposal.
Seu pedido de um desconto de 50% era uma proposta irrazoável.
NYC Slang
That's a crazy ask / That's nuts
Synonyms
absurd proposaloutrageous proposalpreposterous proposalunfair proposalexcessive demand
Antonyms
fair proposalreasonable proposalsensible proposalacceptable offer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta irrazoável
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
proposta absurda
Colloquially used to emphasize the ridiculousness
São Paulo
proposta irrazoável
Standard formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
proposta desrazoável
Alternative form sometimes used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

too much to ask
pie in the sky
asking for the moon
a bridge too far
beyond the pale
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