Importunate

Synonyms of importunate

• persistent
• demanding
• insistent

Antonyms of importunate

• patient
• tolerant
• lenient

Collocations of importunate

requests

Frequency: 70 %

Despite her importunate requests, he refused to lend her any money.

demands

Frequency: 60 %

The importunate demands of the protesters were met with resistance from the government.

pleas

Frequency: 50 %

Her importunate pleas for forgiveness fell on deaf ears.

insistence

Frequency: 45 %

Despite his importunate insistence, she remained firm in her decision.

begging

Frequency: 40 %

The importunate begging of the homeless man touched the hearts of passersby.

Idiomatic Expressions for importunate

• Phrase: importunate demands
  Meaning: persistent and insistent requests or demands
  Usage: The boss was tired of dealing with his employee's importunate demands for a raise.