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

But Rubio refused to characterize the US demands during the meeting with any specificity.

— Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Data centers alone will double their electricity demand within the next few years, making the need for more efficient systems a high priority.

— Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of demand

Noun

Eckhart disputed the network’s explanation and alleged she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about harassment and a toxic workplace.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
Some incidents of harassment against tribal spearers still occur every season in the area.

— Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of harassment

Noun

The motif has since become one of the most recognizable features in British gunmaking, appearing on every bespoke gun unless a client requests otherwise.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
My appreciation to attractions officials, creative types, public relations folks and other experts who helped with facts, figures and fanciful requests.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of request

Noun

Repeating that process places significant stress on components, increasing operational and capital costs due to the risk of failure, maintenance requirements and downtime.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
In some states, parents are winning time requirements on daily recess.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirement

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