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importunate

/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does importunate mean?

adjective

Continually asking or requesting something in a persistent and often annoying manner; persistent in asking or requesting something.

Example

"The importunate neighbor kept knocking on the door until the homeowner finally agreed to lend him money."

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