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importunate

adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

Meaning

Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion

The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.

insistent, persistent, pressing, demanding, intrusive

modest, unassuming, reserved

importunate request, importunate demand, importunate behavior

Intended to encourage or urge to action.

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Seeming reasonable or probable; appearing worthy of belief.

Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.

lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.