Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

insistence

noun
/ɪnˈsɪstəns/
Definition
The act of demanding something firmly or persistently.
Examples
  • Her insistence on punctuality impressed her boss.
  • He maintained his insistence that the project be completed on time.
  • The teacher’s insistence on respect created a positive classroom environment.
Meaning
Insistence refers to the quality of being demanding, requiring attention, or upholding a certain principle or belief strongly.
Synonyms
  • Demand
  • Urging
  • Persistence
  • Assertion
  • Right