importunity

1 something that someone insists upon having overwhelmed by the often conflicting importunities of pressure groups Synonyms of importunity claim, dun, demand, requisition, ultimatumWords Related to importunity desire, request, want, wish; drive, need, requirement, stipulation; basic, essential, must; imposition; condition, provision

2 the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another resented the importunity of those door-to-door Bible-thumpers Synonyms of importunity aggravation, bedevilment, botheration, bothering, bugging, disturbance, harassment, harrying, annoyance, pestering, teasing, vexationWords Related to importunity aggro [British], molestation, offense (or offence), persecution, provocation, torment, torture; devilment, devilry, mischief