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importunate

adjective

Expressing persistent and earnest entreaty

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
15

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪmˈpɔːtjʊnət

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Expressing persistent and earnest entreaty

    “An importunate job applicant”

adjective

  1. Persistent to the point of annoying

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Example Sentences

An importunate job applicant

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