Importunate (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing persistant and earnest entreaty; "an importunate job applicant".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The importunate child repeatedly asked her parents for a new bike until they finally relented.
- The charity worker's importunate appeals for donations eventually raised enough money to build a new shelter.
- After weeks of searching, the importunate job applicant finally landed an interview with his dream company.
- The importunate phone calls from the telemarketer became increasingly annoying as the day went on.
- The importunate requests from the neighbors to trim the overgrown hedge finally prompted the homeowner to take action.