Associations to the word «Importunate»

Wiktionary

IMPORTUNATE, adjective. Of a demand: persistent or pressing, often annoyingly so.
IMPORTUNATE, adjective. Of a person: given to importunate demands, greedily or thoughtlessly demanding.
IMPORTUNATE, verb. (rare) To importune, or to obtain by importunity.

Dictionary definition

IMPORTUNATE, adjective. Expressing earnest entreaty; "an importunate job applicant".

Wise words

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