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insistent

/ɪnˈsɪstənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does insistent mean?

adjective

Continuing to ask for something firmly or repeatedly; persistent in request or demand. Insistent on doing something means firmly determined to do it.

Example

"She was insistent that we leave early, so we decided to depart an hour before the scheduled time."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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