noun
- the quality or state of being importunate; persistent and annoying insistence in making requests or demands
Usage: uncountable noun; formal
Examples
- The importunateness of his repeated requests finally wore down her resistance.
- She was annoyed by the importunateness of the salesman who kept calling despite her refusals.
- His importunateness in demanding an answer made the situation uncomfortable.
- The importunateness of the creditors left him no peace.
- Despite her importunateness, the committee refused to reconsider their decision.
- The child's importunateness about wanting a new toy tested the parents' patience.