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importunate

/ɪmˈpɔːtʃənət/

/ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪt/

Translations

importunateadjective

more importunate

Comp.

most importunate

Super.

/ɪmˈpɔːtʃənət/

/ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪt/

importunQui insiste de manière gênante ou intrusive.

The importunate salesman wouldn't take no for an answer.

Le vendeur importun ne voulait pas accepter un refus.

Additional translations

insistantSurtout pour une demande pressante ou répétée.

Synonyms

importunateadjective

Persistently demanding or insistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.

The importunate salesman wouldn't take no for an answer, continuing to call even after being told multiple times that we weren't interested.

Urgently or pressingly persistent in solicitation; troublesome or vexatious in request.

The importunate beggar clutched at his sleeve, pleading for alms with relentless fervor.