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单词 importunate
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importunate

He went on his way with another kind of smile - a sort of apology for having been importunate.She had a mental picture of Hector and her mother each arriving on her doorstep, the one importunate, the other irate.
(adjective) 
Definition
persistent or demanding
(formal) 
My receptionist shielded me from importunate visitors.
Synonyms
persistent
He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent.
demanding
a very demanding child
pressing
There is a pressing need for more funds.
dogged
through sheer dogged determination
earnest
Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support.
troublesome
The economy has become a troublesome problem for the party.
insistent
He is most insistent on this point.
solicitous
clamorous
exigent
pertinacious
clamant

Additional synonyms

in the sense of demanding
a very demanding child
Synonyms
trying,
difficult,
troublesome,
tiresome,
imperious,
fractious,
unmanageable,
clamorous,
importunate (formal),
exigent,
high-maintenance
in the sense of dogged
Definition
obstinately determined
through sheer dogged determination
Synonyms
determined,
steady,
persistent,
stubborn,
firm,
staunch,
persevering,
resolute,
single-minded,
tenacious,
steadfast,
unyielding,
obstinate,
indefatigable,
immovable,
stiff-necked,
unshakable,
unflagging,
pertinacious
in the sense of earnest
Definition
serious and sincere, often excessively so
Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support.
Synonyms
determined,
firm,
dogged,
constant,
urgent,
intent,
persistent,
ardent,
persevering,
resolute,
heartfelt,
zealous,
vehement,
wholehearted

Nearby words of
importunate

  • import
  • importance
  • important
  • importunate
  • importune
  • importunity
  • impose

Synonyms of 'importunate'

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