Definition

This word describes someone or something that asks for more than is reasonable or fair.

Example

The teacher was often seen as overdemanding, expecting students to complete impossible assignments.

Conversation

I feel like my boss is being really overdemanding lately.

I get that; sometimes they just expect too much from us.

Exactly! It's like they don't understand our limits.

Maybe you should talk to them about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overdemanding → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "demanding" (from the root "demand" which comes from Old French *demander*, meaning to ask or require). The word describes a situation where someone is requiring or asking for more than is reasonable or fair.

Memory Tip

Think of someone asking for something 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why 'overdemanding' means requiring too much.

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