insistent
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Definition of insistent
1 : disposed to insist : persistent
2 : compelling attention the insistent pounding of the waves
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Synonyms for insistent
Synonyms
dogged, patient, persevering, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious
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And the fact that Cardi is so insistent on working, working, working is fundamental to her appeal. — Constance Grady, Vox, "The charismatic hustle of Cardi B," 6 Apr. 2018 The British band Basement believes in the power of a saturated guitar tone and steady, insistent eighth notes. — John Adamian, courant.com, "Basement To Play Toad's Place," 12 May 2018 But team leaders John Waitumbi and Josphat Nyataya were insistent that the team had to go. — Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "The ultimate adventure: how a team from Kenya is making their way to Cincinnati for a world championship," 6 July 2018 The largest of them - there are two adults and maybe 10 younger ones that seem to be in an awkward juvenile stage - is loudly insistent about it. — Jim Webster, chicagotribune.com, "In Havre de Grace, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay, a rich maritime history - and ducks, lots of ducks," 27 June 2018 The Suns had tried for weeks not to include Hornacek, Majerle or Kevin Johnson in the deal but the Sixers were insistent. — Scott Bordow, azcentral, "Phoenix Suns – and fans – reach silver anniversary of love affair with 1993 Western Conference champions," 16 June 2018 Japan has been insistent that sanctions pressure remain in place until North Korea denuclearizes. — Alastair Gale, WSJ, "Japan’s Abe Considers Joining in Diplomacy With North Korea," 14 June 2018 Duff said, adding that Luca has become pretty insistent on the choice. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Hilary Duff’s Son Is 'Warming Up to the Idea' of Having a Sister — and Even Has a Name Picked Out," 12 June 2018 An illness of several months preceded the death of the man who was far famed for his enterprise, wealth and insistent faith and upbuilding of San Diego. — sandiegouniontribune.com, "June 8, 1926: John D. Spreckels dies at home in Coronado," 8 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'insistent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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insistent
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English Language Learners Definition of insistent
: demanding that something happen or that someone do something
: happening for a long time and very difficult to ignore
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Kids Definition of insistent
: demanding that something happen or that someone act in a certain way He was insistent that I stay overnight.
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