importunity
Americannoun
plural
importunities-
the state or quality of being importunate; persistence in solicitation.
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importunities, importunate solicitations or demands.
Etymology
Origin of importunity
1425–75; late Middle English importunite < Latin importūnitās. See importune, -ity
Example Sentences
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She does this while offering him no emotional response to his importunities whatsoever.
From New York Times
The National Football League’s D.C. franchise owner Mr. Snyder stubbornly — and yes, courageously — resisted the name-change importunities and threats of the Left for years.
From Washington Times
In her footsteps, women had to take the next move as resisters of unwarranted prejudice: "Sue for your rights and privileges. Know the reason that you cannot attain them. Weary them with your importunities."
From Salon
Recent Iraqi street protests against Iran’s overweening influence may now be eclipsed by a bigger struggle against the US and its much-resented importunities.
From The Guardian
His master would have none of it; but scolded him for his importunities.
From Literature
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