Importunate

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmˌpɔɹtˈjuˈneɪt/

Importunate (adjective)

  1. asking for something repeatedly in an annoying way.
  2. demanding immediate attention or action.

Examples

  • The importunate salesman wouldn't take no for an answer.
  • She found the importunate phone calls to be quite bothersome.

Common collocations: importunate demands, importunate behavior, importunate requests, importunate plea, importunate appeal

Synonyms of Importunate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Importunate

  • describing lack of interest or concern
  • showing no particular interest or sympathy