Synonyms for importunity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-pawr-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪm pɔrˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu-

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Définition of importunity

Origin :
  • early 15c., "persistence, insistence; over-eagerness," from Middle French importunité (14c.), from Latin importunitatem (nominative importunitas) "unsuitableness; unmannerliness, incivility," from importunus "unfit, troublesome" (see importune).
  • As in insistence : noun demand
  • As in urgency : noun importance
  • As in imploration : noun appeal
  • As in insistency : noun insistence
  • As in persistency : noun insistence
  • As in demand : noun question, request
  • As in desire : noun request
  • As in appeal : noun request for help
Example sentences :
  • This is the importunity He teaches, and we must learn: to claim and take the blessing.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • That was importunity, that would rather die than not have his people given him.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • In the former you have the importunity that claims and receives an immediate answer.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • "Supposed to mind their own business," said Hal, exasperated with the man's importunity.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • But he persevered in his request, and wrung from him by his importunity what his deserts could not get.
  • Extract from : « On Prayer and The Contemplative Life » by St. Thomas Aquinas
  • He was moved to action by the desire to escape the woman's importunity.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • Wearied by his importunity, Lady Newburgh at last forbade him the house.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 » by Mrs. Thomson
  • He was angry with her importunity and would have answered sternly.
  • Extract from : « The Damsel and the Sage » by Elinor Glyn
  • Never was seen such patience and importunity as that displayed by boy and beast.
  • Extract from : « In Eastern Seas » by J. J. Smith
  • You will pardon my importunity in favor of the sentiment which dictated it.
  • Extract from : « Lafayette » by Martha Foote Crow

Antonyms for importunity

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