Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɔːrtjʊnɪti/
noun persistent request or demand
A1 She asked for help with such importunity that he couldn't refuse.
A2 The importunity of the salesman was starting to annoy the customer.
B1 The importunity of the beggar made the passersby uncomfortable.
B2 Her importunity in asking for a promotion eventually paid off.
C1 The importunity of the creditors forced the company to declare bankruptcy.
C2 His importunity in pursuing his goals knew no bounds.
adjective importunate
A1 She politely declined his importunity to join him for lunch.
A2 The importunity of the salesman was starting to annoy the customer.
B1 Despite his importunity, she remained firm in her decision.
B2 His importunity for a promotion was met with resistance from his colleagues.
C1 Her importunity in requesting a raise eventually paid off.
C2 The importunity of the protestors led to a change in government policy.
formal The importunity of the salesman became overwhelming as he continued to push for a sale.
informal I can't stand the importunity of my neighbor always asking for favors.
slang The importunity of that guy is really getting on my nerves.
figurative The importunity of the storm was relentless, pounding the coast with unyielding force.
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