Insistence

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

Definitions of insistence

noun the act of demanding something firmly or persistently; the quality of being insistent

Example Sentences

A1 She made her insistence on going to the park clear to her friends.

A2 Despite his insistence, she refused to lend him any money.

B1 The teacher's insistence on good behavior helped create a positive classroom environment.

B2 His insistence on following the rules sometimes made him unpopular with his colleagues.

C1 The CEO's insistence on ethical business practices set a high standard for the company.

C2 Her insistence on perfectionism often led to stress and burnout in her work.

Examples of insistence in a Sentence

formal Despite his insistence on following the rules, he was still reprimanded for being late.

informal She kept calling with insistence until he finally agreed to go out on a date with her.

slang Stop with the insistence, I already told you I'm not interested.

figurative Her insistence on perfection was like a double-edged sword, pushing her to excel but also causing unnecessary stress.

Grammatical Forms of insistence

past tense

insisted

plural

insistences

comparative

more insistent

superlative

most insistent

present tense

insists

future tense

will insist

perfect tense

has insisted

continuous tense

is insisting

singular

insistence

positive degree

insistent

infinitive

to insist

gerund

insisting

participle

insisted

Origin and Evolution of insistence

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'insistence' originated from the Latin word 'insistere' which means 'to stand upon'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'insistence' has evolved to convey the idea of demanding or urging someone to take a particular action or viewpoint with determination and persistence.