Synonyms of ultimatums

ultimatums

noun

variants or ultimata

plural of ultimatum

as in demands

something that someone insists upon having

issued the ultimatum that the project be finished by the following week, or it would be terminated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demands
• requests
• requirements
• requisitions
• wishes
• desires
• claims
• stipulations
• importunities
• needs
• duns
• provisions
• wants
• essentials
• impositions
• conditions
• basics
• drives
• musts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ultimatums

Election confidence is built by facts, transparency, and trustworthy administration—not by panic, paperwork, and political ultimatums. — Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026

This can trigger jealousy, possessiveness, taboo-like attractions, emotional ultimatums, social power plays or money issues that reveal deeper conflicts. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

This language also obscures the ultimatums presented to Iran under threat of American force, making coercion sound like collaboration. — Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026

So, ultimatums and threats aren’t the best course of action. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026

Trump has issued ultimatums to Iran before, only to find ways to back off. — Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026

Trump, through a series of Truth Social ultimatums, has threatened to escalate America’s bombing campaign if Iran doesn’t forfeit control of the channel. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026

Set fair terms and document decisions, and avoid dramatic ultimatums. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026

Some dressing rooms can take exception to a new incumbent trying to get tough by issuing ultimatums. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026