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Meaning of importunate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

importunate

Pronunciation:/ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnət//ɪmˈpɔɹt͡ʃənət/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a demand) Persistent or pressing, often annoyingly so.

  2. (of a person) Given to importunate demands, greedily or thoughtlessly demanding.