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View usage for: (ɪmpɔːʳtjʊnət) adjectiveIf you describe someone as importunate, you think they are annoying because they keep trying to get something from you. [formal, disapproval] His secretary shielded him from importunate visitors. Synonyms: persistent, demanding, pressing, dogged More Synonyms of importunate importunate in British English (ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnɪt) adjective1. persistent or demanding; insistent 2. rare troublesome; annoying Derived forms importunately (imˈportunately) adverb importunateness (imˈportunateness) noun importunate in American English (ɪmˈpɔrtʃʊnɪt; ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪt) adjective1. urgent or persistent in asking or demanding; insistent; refusing to be denied; annoyingly urgent or persistent 2. Obsolete troublesome; annoying Derived forms importunately (imˈportunately) adverb importunateness (imˈportunateness) noun Word origin < L importunus (see importune) + -ate 1Examples of 'importunate' in a sentenceimportunate 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. Definition persistent or demanding (formal) My receptionist shielded me from importunate visitors. Synonyms solicitous clamorous exigent pertinacious clamant Additional synonymsa very demanding child Synonyms trying, difficult, troublesome, tiresome, imperious, fractious, unmanageable, clamorous, importunate (formal), exigent, high-maintenance 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, pertinaciousDefinition 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, wholeheartedNearby words ofimportunate - import
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