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Synonyms & Antonyms of insistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
- Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control
Synonyms for insistent
Words Related to insistent
- assured,
- certain,
- dedicated,
- determined,
- firm,
- hell-bent,
- intent,
- positive,
- resolute,
- resolved,
- single-minded,
- sure
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“Insistent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistent. Accessed 27 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of insistent was in 1868
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