importunity
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noun \ˌim-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē, -ˈtyü-\ plural im·por·tu·ni·ties
Definition of IMPORTUNITY
1
: the quality or state of being importunate
2
: an importunate request or demand
See Examples of IMPORTUNITY
- <overwhelmed by the often conflicting importunities of pressure groups>
- <resented the importunity of those door-to-door Bible-thumpers>
First Known Use of IMPORTUNITY
15th century
Related to IMPORTUNITY
- Synonyms
- claim, dun, demand, requisition, ultimatum
Rhymes with IMPORTUNITY
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