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importunate Definition

im·por·tu·nate (im pôr′c̸ho̵o nit, -c̸hə-)

adjective

  1. urgent or persistent in asking or demanding; insistent; refusing to be denied; annoyingly urgent or persistent
  2. Obsolete troublesome; annoying

Etymology: < L importunus (see importune) + -ate

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importunate Synonyms

importunate

modif.

insistent, pressing, harassing, clamorous; see disturbing, urgent 2.

importunate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • widow: Does it make you like the importunate widow: " Avenge me of mine adversary?

Modifying Another Word

  • very: The attendant added, " He seems very importunate, sir.