Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
importunity
Noun
/ˌɪm.pɔːrˈtjuː.nə.ti/
Definition
The quality of expressing earnestness or persistence in requesting something.
Examples
- Her importunity for a raise finally paid off after months of negotiation.
- The coach’s importunity led the players to work harder on their skills.
Meaning
Importunity refers to the act of asking for something in a repeated, persistent, or demanding way, often to the point of annoyance.
Synonyms
- Insistence
- Persistence
- Demand
- Pressure
