Thesaurus results for IMPORTUNITY

importunity

noun

ˌim-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē

Definition of importunity

as in demand

something that someone insists upon having overwhelmed by the often conflicting importunities of pressure groups

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as in harassment

the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another resented the importunity of those annoying telemarketers

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Recent Examples of importunity Our own house has turned into a kind of office, a site of fax and phone, of administration and importunity. — Seamus Heaney, Harper's Magazine, 2 June 2024

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Noun

The board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis, directing county attorneys to send a letter to Lineage Logistics outlining a list of demands and requirements, and asking that the company respond within 48 hours.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
Growing demand is partly driven by the proliferation of temple content on social media, according to Liu.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of demand

Noun

While the felony complaint focused on threats made to Demuth, the State Patrol also sought harassment restraining orders on behalf of Demuth and Anderson.

— Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
But more than half could picture quitting due to security concerns, and almost half accepted the possibility that harassment or hate speech could send them packing.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Definition of harassment

Noun

The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.

— Deena Zaru, ABC News, 3 July 2026
This change was implemented at the request of the state's board of education.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of request

Noun

With low maintenance requirements and fast turnaround, Gripen provides an advanced and cost-effective fighter capability that is easy to operate and maintain, according to the company.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
DAFs carry no legal payout requirement — the dollars are irrevocably committed to charity, but on no particular schedule.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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