Importunity (Noun)
Meaning
Insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her importunity wore me down, and I finally agreed to lend her the money.
- The charity's importunity had become a nuisance, with daily phone calls and mail solicitations.
- His importunity left me no alternative but to agree to the deal, despite my reservations.
- The company's importunity in seeking a contract was beginning to annoy the government officials.
- After weeks of importunity, the team finally managed to persuade the coach to let them play in the tournament.